summoned the courage to look at the seemingly unperturbed man. “Please let me explain.”

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Chapter 46 Piece of Meat

“Like a justification?”

Marion did not expect her words to be so awkward. “No, I mean, please listen to my explanation.”

“Sure, go ahead with your explanation.”

She was so tired, and just wanted the evening to be over!

No one spoke, and the atmosphere became painfully awkward.

Marion bit her lip. “My friend tends to talk nonsense. Please don’t take it to heart. She’s got a wild imagination.”

Perhaps feeling she had embarrassed herself enough tonight, Marion tried to regain her composure. I understand why you agreed to my unreasonable request for ‘marriage.‘ But you need a marriage partner as well, right?”

Marion cautiously looked at Lucas, afraid he might deny it.

Lucas lifted his head slightly, indicating that she should continue.

“And I happen to need a ‘husband‘. In situations like tonight, you are indeed quite useful.”

“Useful?”

suddenly raised his eyes and looked

guard, and her mind inexplicably went

to compose herself. She

more serious demeanor.

won’t have any inappropriate thoughts. When you no longer need me, I will willingly go with you to get

made her choose her words carefully. “We can show affection publicly, but privately, we don’t have

my piece. What do

tightly, while she

seemed gentle and considerate in their interactions, Marion knew, as did the whole of

disappear from his face, Marion felt a sinking feeling rise in

in the room. Marion lowered her eyes, mentally replaying the words she had just

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I very

“Huh?”

Craig‘

“It’s a form of respect.”

“It’s not necessary.”

his gaze was

“Okay.”

Get some

and stood

her imagination,

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