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

idea of my mother might not be so

returned to my study and face jason

made a small request to him which made the punk

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

“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.

fine.I’ll get on it right

came from the door and I was

“Come in.“I let out.

in, carrying a

ceramic bowl and she

over how

at

our distance. This was the first time Rener

midnight snack “Renee said.“As my way of thanking

the tray carefully on the corner

manners were flawless poised yet

couldn’t take my eyes off

by the rich smell of

a bowl of abalone

my arms and reclined in

she looked nervous now.

it?Chad told me that

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

couldn’t understand it too but I wanted her to

Something good.

why the heck would she think that I

lower lip and I blinked, trying to ignore how adorable

only cook noodles. But if you really want me to make something for you, could make those How do

rolled my eyes. “You can

are

look like someone who could

to teach me while growing up but Grace refused to let me be in

“Your nana?” probed curiously.

the Hudsons.The

I nodded. “Q…Olay.”

RENEE

get so talkative with

me,sliding a document

I was taken aback

computer on his desk and started going through

1 frowned

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