My Gentle Wife is a Real Divine Being

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 be

remember you mentioned being a

“Yep.”

more about your

“Sure.”

heard whispers from Randy and Erica, but Marion’s past was a tapestry woven with rumors and half–truths. She wanted

from him about the real

to know how he managed

wondered how he had made a name for himself and

why, despite being the heir, he had to endure so many hardships before

Debra’s

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Marion thought for a moment before

stilled one idea in him: revenge. She wanted the Houston family

then a smoker. Eventually, smoking and drinking no

an unacknowledged orphan, wandering abroad. He did

kind of person who would normally look for a successor in such a place, But he needed