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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