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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