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

Chapter 46 Piece of Meat

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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?”

eyes and looked at her slowly.

was caught off guard, and her mind inexplicably went to

to compose herself.

more serious demeanor.

we both know what it is. Rest assured, I won’t have any inappropriate thoughts. When you no longer need me, I will willingly go with

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

What do you

and gripped her phone tightly, while she waited for Lucas’s

the man seemed gentle and considerate in their interactions, Marion knew, as did the whole of Lumina City, that Lucas was the last person one

she watched the smile disappear from his face, Marion felt a sinking feeling rise in her. It

lowered her eyes, mentally replaying the words

Piece of

2/3

very

“Huh?”

saying ‘Mr. Craig‘ all the time.”

looked awkward. “It’s a form of respect.”

“It’s not necessary.”

glanced at her, his

“Okay.”

Get some rest.”

spoke and

unsure if it was her imagination, but she felt

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