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 and I
mother
returned to my study
to him which
is the first time you’re doing something for
“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.
fine.I’ll get on it right
came from the door and
“Come in.“I let out.
walked in,
ceramic bowl and
over how beautiful
an eyebrow at her in
was the first time
said.“As my way of
her placed the tray carefully on the corner of my
were flawless poised yet not stiff,dignified
couldn’t take my eyes
greeted by the rich
was a bowl of abalone and seafood
set the lid aside, folded my arms and reclined
she looked nervous now.
like it?Chad told me that you love to have these at
and sat up “So you’re thanking me with
understand it too but I wanted her to do something
Something good.
would she think that
lower lip and I blinked, trying to ignore how adorable she
noodles. But if you really want me to make
eyes. “You can
Why are
look like someone who could cool “I
growing up but Grace refused to let me be in
“Your nana?” probed curiously.
Hudsons.The
I nodded. “Q…Olay.”
RENEE
did he get so talkative with
said to me,sliding
I was taken aback
turned on the computer on his desk
1 frowned
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