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

of my mother might

returned to my study

a small request to him

you’re doing something for a woman Do you perhaps have feelings

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

get on

from the door and I was a

“Come in.“I let out.

walked in, carrying

ceramic bowl and she had a smile on

can’t get over how beautiful her

at her in

our marriage, we had maintained our distance. This was the first time Rener had

“Renee said.“As

the tray carefully on the corner of my

were flawless poised yet not

eyes

greeted by the rich smell

was a bowl of abalone and

my arms and

she looked nervous now.

you like it?Chad told me that you

our chrl.“1 pointed out and sat up “So you’re thanking me with something that’s

too but I wanted

Something good.

the heck would she think that I was so easily

lip and I blinked, trying to ignore how

want me to make something for you, could make those

rolled my eyes. “You can

are

who could cool

teach me while growing up but

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

was the housekeeper at the Hudsons.The closest thing

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

get so talkative with

me,sliding a

I was taken aback

computer on his desk and started going through

1 frowned

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