Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 1063:

Yet, as she indulged in her secret amusement, a sharp pinch at her waist snapped her back to the present, eliciting a sharp gasp of pain that sliced through the warm stillness…

Connor’s displeasure was unmistakable as he observed Marissa’s amused demeanor. Irritated, he gave her a quick pinch to bring her back to reality.

“Why did you pinch me?” Marissa demanded, her voice tinged with anger.

“To bring you back to the moment,” Connor replied sharply, his eyes tinted red with frustration. “Were you even listening to me? Please don’t ignore what I’m saying.”

Marissa’s expression softened under his serious and pained gaze. In a hushed tone, she admitted, “I never intended to marry Everett.”

he could respond, Marissa added, “But the Brock family saved my father. He promised them my hand in marriage in return. My father’s honor is important to him;

with discontent, “Even if the Brock family helped your father immensely,

want this marriage. My father has given

up his sleeve to persuade the Brock family to relent. After all, no one was going to take away his wife,

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met his unyielding stare. “This is a matter between the Nash and Brock families,” she said, her voice sharp and steady despite the turmoil inside her. “You don’t need to get involved. If you dare make a move against the Brock family, my father

Brock family just to fulfill your father’s promise? Is that what you want?” His tone darkened as he added, “Because if

her tone dipping into exasperation. “Connor, can you

stirring an unbidden mix of emotions. She shifted uncomfortably, a faint flush rising to her cheeks. Their closeness felt suffocating, especially with the fear that someone might walk in and catch

response was resolute,