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?”

raised his eyes and looked at her slowly.

was caught off guard, and her mind inexplicably went

her a couple of seconds to compose herself.

more serious demeanor.

it is. Rest assured, I won’t have any inappropriate thoughts. When you no longer need me, I will willingly go with you to get a divorce.”

“We can show affection publicly,

piece. What do you think?”

tightly,

interactions, Marion knew, as did the

his face, Marion felt a sinking feeling rise in her. It occurred to her that she

the room. Marion lowered her eyes, mentally replaying the

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very

“Huh?”

Craig‘ all the

“It’s a form of respect.”

“It’s not necessary.”

at her, his gaze

“Okay.”

Get

spoke and

unsure if it was her imagination,

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