Goodbye, Mr. Ex: I've Remarried Mr. Right by Czy Season

Chapter 419

"It's not too late, you know," Marion said softly, his eyes filled with a tenderness that belied his fearsome reputation.

To the world, Marion was a specter and a messenger from the shadows. But with Debra, he was different-quiet, sometimes playful, and unruly. He was cute and not scary at all.

"Wait here for a moment," he said, disappearing downstairs.

When he returned, he held a plate with a cherry jam-filled cake. Its red center gleamed like a jewel.

It was quite surprising that a man like Marion would craft something so delicate. She was touched.

"Try it," Marion urged.

Debra took a small bite. The flavors exploded in her mouth. It was a dance of sweet and tart that lingered on her tongue.

"It's a shame you didn't become a chef."

used to

mentioned

"Yep."

me more about your past?" Her eyes sparkled

"Sure."

but Marion's past was a tapestry woven with rumors and half-truths. She wanted to

he

how he had made a name for himself

curious about why, despite being the heir, he had to endure so many hardships before finally being brought back to the Houston family

had lingered in Debra's mind

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think." Marion thought for a

far back as he could remember, his mother had stilled one idea in him: revenge. She wanted the Houston family to pay for her

she became an alcoholic and then a smoker. Eventually, smoking and drinking no longer satisfied her, so she turned to drugs. Eventually, in a fit of madness, she jumped off

who would normally look for a successor in such a place, But he needed someone fearless and able to handle dirty

on the surface, but behind the scenes, they ran a massive