Chapter 18
“RENET”
‘Aren’t you usually more assertive?“Marcelo suddenly snorted,contemptuously.
His words left me perplexed.
“You seerned quite pitiful at the banquet when you were bring slandered by you own family?“He reached out and gently held my chin as he spoke
I gulped and struggled to break free from his touch but eventually, I just allowed him study me,
Memories of Rocco and Grace’s actions brought a cold sensation to my heart, as if a void had opened, ushering in a chilling wind.
Though it wasn’t a major issue it was still unpleasant.
“I wasn’t being assertive or pitiful just didn’t want to malo any more
tre scene. I’m quite known for my gentleness and decorum in our social circle. I would never let them get the best of me.“****
He withdrew his hand and ordered. “Get in the car.”
I was pretty
used to his unpredictable nature, so I didn’t question his request.I rubbed my chin and got into the car.
*MARCELO
I glanced at Renee who was sitting beside me.
I was suddenly curious about her.
Very curious
1 wanted to know how her life had been.
With what the Hudsons displayed in public, it was evident that they had always treated Renee badly.
I wanted to know how bad.
But most importantly, I felt proud of her
Proud of how she carries herself.
And when she played the banjo!
Tuck
She had been glowing.
myself smiling and I
of my mother might not be
returned to my study and face jason a
a small request to him which made
first time you’re doing something for a woman Do you perhaps
“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.
fine.I’ll get on it
knock came from the door and I was
“Come in.“I let out.
walked in,
ceramic bowl and she had
get over how
at her
the first
midnight snack “Renee said.“As my way of thanking
watched her placed the tray carefully on the corner of
manners were flawless poised yet
my eyes off her.She was
greeted by
bowl of
and reclined in my chair as I
she looked nervous now.
me that you love to
chrl.“1 pointed out and sat
but I wanted her to do something
Something good.
would she think that I was
bit her lower lip and I blinked, trying to
want me to make something for you, could make those How do you
eyes. “You can only
are
like someone who
teach me while growing up but Grace refused to let
“Your nana?” probed curiously.
the housekeeper at the Hudsons.The closest thing I
I nodded. “Q…Olay.”
RENEE
did he get so talkative with
said to me,sliding
I was taken aback
turned on the computer
1 frowned
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