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.

smiling

of my mother might not be so

study and

a small request to him

for a woman Do you perhaps have feelings for her

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

fine.I’ll get on it

came from the door and

“Come in.“I let out.

walked in, carrying a

a ceramic bowl and she had a smile

get over how beautiful her

an eyebrow at her in

the first time Rener had approached

snack “Renee said.“As my way of thanking you

I watched her placed the tray

poised yet not stiff,dignified yet

take my eyes off her.She was truly

by the rich smell of

was a bowl of abalone and

the lid aside, folded my arms and reclined in my chair

she looked nervous now.

me that you love to

pointed out and sat up “So

I wanted her to do something

Something good.

the heck would she think that I was so easily

lip and I blinked, trying to

want me to make something for you, could make those How

“You can only

Why are

someone who

but Grace refused to

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

Hudsons.The closest

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

when did he get so

said to me,sliding

I was taken aback

computer

1 frowned

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