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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