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

marriage idea of my mother might not be

my study and face

request to him which made the

this is the first time you’re doing something for a woman Do you perhaps have

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

fine.I’ll get on it right

knock came from the door and I was

“Come in.“I let out.

walked in, carrying

ceramic bowl and

over how beautiful her smile

an eyebrow at

our distance. This was the

you a midnight snack “Renee said.“As my

the tray

poised yet not stiff,dignified yet

couldn’t take my eyes off

was greeted by the rich smell of

was a bowl of

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

she looked nervous now.

it?Chad told me that you love to

pointed out and sat up “So you’re thanking me with something

couldn’t understand it too but I

Something good.

heck would she think that I was so easily

blinked, trying

you really want me to make

“You can only

Why are you

like someone who could

up but Grace refused to let me

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

the housekeeper at the Hudsons.The

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

get so talkative

“He said to me,sliding a document

I was taken aback

turned on the computer on his desk and started going through

1 frowned

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