Chapter 2 Marrying Into The Langford Family 2

• Veronica's expression soured. She had heard about the Langford family's matter.
• It was rumored that Nathaniel Langford of the Langford family had gotten into a car accident two years ago and ended up in a coma. His fiancée dumped him promptly. His grandmother, Mathilda Periwink, heard that marrying a girl who was born in mid-July would bring luck to him and possibly help him regain consciousness, so she immediately scoured the young ladies in Coldbridge to find a suitable candidate to be Nathaniel's wife.
• Veronica was certain she wouldn't get picked, but that didn't stop uneasiness from spreading across her heart.
• Marrying a vegetable would mean that her life was over. Besides, she already had someone whom she loved.
• Seeing Veronica's grim expression, Hilary got to enjoy the rush that came with it. The rush of tormenting her enemy and that of revenge.
• She took Violet's hand and went upstairs.
• Richard gazed at Veronica and assured her, “Veronica, there are a lot of young ladies born in mid-July. They won't necessarily pick you. Don't worry.”
• Veronica gave him a slight smile and nodded obediently. “Dad, I'm in my second year now. Next year, when I'm in my senior year, I can start accepting acting jobs!”
• “It's all my fault that you ended up majoring in acting.” Richard seemed dejected.
• “I love acting. Without your support, I wouldn't have realized my dream is to major in acting,” came Veronica's sincere reply.
• At his daughter's understanding words, Richard's guilt heightened.
• In the end, he uttered helplessly, “Hilary and Violet meant well even though they sounded harsh.”
• “I know, Dad. Don't worry. I won't take their words to heart,” Veronica answered with a grin.
• “I'll ask Lydia to prepare some food for you. Go take a shower now. The food will be ready soon.”
• “Alright, I'll head up now!”
• With that, Veronica went upstairs with her luggage in hand.
• In her room, she unpacked her stuff carefully. There was a photo on her desk of a smiling lady, Richard, and a little Veronica in their arms.
• The photo was taken when Veronica was five. Back then, she had a fun and carefree childhood with adoring parents. Alas, a sudden car accident took her mother's life.
• Shortly after, her father remarried.
• It wasn't until much later that Veronica found out that her mother got into an accident after finding out that her father had a mistress. After leaving the house in a fit of anger, she got involved in a car accident.
• Later on, Hilary moved into their house. As she was pregnant, Veronica soon welcomed a sister, Violet, who was five years younger than her.
• Veronica had never hated anyone. She was mature for her age as she knew her mother wouldn't come back no matter how much her hatred for that woman was.
• Knock, knock!
• “Come on in!” Veronica wiped her tears away and called out.
• “Ms. Veronica, your meal is ready. Your father has left for work. He told me to remind you to finish your meal,” Lydia's pleasant voice sounded.
• “Alright. I'll be down soon!”
• Veronica wiped the frame carefully before heading down.
• She had just taken her seat at the dining table when a few men strode into her house.
• The men came to a stop when they saw Veronica. The leader of the team inquired politely, “Is this Richard Saville's house?”
• Veronica rose to her feet and responded politely, “Yes. My father has left for work. What is this about?”
• The man scanned Veronica carefully before asking, “Are you Richard Saville's daughter, Veronica Saville?”