Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 22

Chapter 22:

Marissa and Connor both turned in surprise to see Arabella standing at the doorway! Startled, they quickly got up to reassure her

“Grandma, it’s late. Why aren’t you resting?” Connor asked, offering a comforting smile

“Connor, don’t try to change the topic!” Arabella retorted sharply, rolling her eyes. “I’ve heard you talking about divorce. Are you planning to leave my granddaughter-in-law?”

Connor offered a sheepish grin, shaking his head. “No, Grandma. You’ve misheard. We weren’t talking about divorce.”

Arabella looked skeptical of Connor’s explanation. She turned to Marissa, questioning, “Tell me, is Connor mistreating you? He was initially opposed to this marriage. Is he lying to me now?” To show her support and reassure Marissa, Arabella urged, “Don’t worry, my dear. You are family. Tell me the truth, and I’ll take care of him for you!”

Arabella’s genuine concern touched her deeply.

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hand, Marissa smiled and reassured her, “No, Grandma. You’ve

unconvinced, looking back and forth between Connor and Marissa. Quickly, Connor wrapped his arm around Marissa, saying, “Grandma, we’re happy together.

shocked. She felt exploited, and anger welled up inside her. She fought hard to restrain herself, nearly swinging a punch at Connor. Who

her boiling anger, she forced a smile, nodding

away any potential suitors. I never thought I’d see him fall in love, much less witness him kissing a girl in front of me. I’m so pleased. It’s all thanks to you, dear. Keep it up and bring me a beautiful

hand, felt so embarrassed she wished she could disappear from the room. But Arabella wasn’t done yet. “Sweetie, why don’t you give him a kiss too? It would make me so happy;

her eyes narrowing slightly.

all night. If I can’t sleep, I

Connor quickly interjected. “Let’s stay away from such grim topics.” Turning to Marissa, he

to break free from his embrace, imagining herself detaching his fingers one at a time. She was troubled by the persistent thought that he might be taking advantage of the situation to touch