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.
caught myself smiling
marriage idea of my mother
study and face
to him which made the
for a woman Do
“Stop being stupid.“1 snapped.
get on it right
the door
“Come in.“I let out.
walked in,
a ceramic bowl and she had
over how beautiful
at
our marriage, we had maintained our distance. This was the first time Rener had approached
said.“As
watched her placed the tray carefully on the corner
manners were flawless poised yet
take my eyes off her.She
the ball was greeted by the rich
bowl of abalone and
and reclined in my chair
she looked nervous now.
that you love to have these at
out and sat up
couldn’t understand it too but I
Something good.
think that I
bit her lower lip and I blinked, trying to ignore
really want me to make something for you, could make those How do you
rolled my eyes. “You can only
Why are
who could cool
teach me while growing up but Grace refused
“Your nana?” probed curiously.
at the Hudsons.The closest thing I have
I nodded. “Q…Olay.”
RENEE
did he get
to me,sliding a document
I was taken aback
on the computer on his desk
1 frowned
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