The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 76 The Lady Takes Her Leave

Marion set her alarm for seven, as Lucas mentioned he would head over at eight in the morning.

To be on the safe side, she got up early, washed, and changed into fresh clothes. The room, where she had slept for over twenty years, suddenly felt less inviting. However, her reluctance was quickly dispersed by the sound of a car turning into the villa compound.

She hastily turned her wheelchair to the balcony of her room. From her vantage point, she had a clear view of the front gate.

It was Lucas! Simultaneously, the second alarm on her phone went off.

8:00 am.

True to his word, Mr. Craig–Lucas–was punctual, not a minute too early or late.

Richard, who was accustomed to early mornings, had already returned from his run at the time.

Howard informed him that Lucas had arrived and was upstairs with Marion. Richard, surprised, set aside his newspaper. “Well, go and make a pot of tea!”

Marion had just come downstairs. “Dad?”

not woken up yet. “Up so early?”

“Yeah, moving today.”

father–daughter conversation, Lucas had reached

second.

the sight of Lucas, Marion reluctantly recalled the dream she had from the previous night.

dressed in a smooth black shirt that day, devoid of its usual sharp edges. It gave him a laid–back and casual look. The shirt was tucked

match the body of a male model with his long, slender build.

breakfast?” Richard

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Richard, “Not yet, Mar asked me to come early!”

stunned by the blatant white lie. What

glanced at his daughter and

was not an appropriate time to explain.

he watched his daughter. “Let’s have some breakfast.” With that, the three of them took

Lucas sat down beside her. The crisp scent of mahogany lingered on her nose, and she subconsciously glanced at Lucas. He kept looking at her. It

you like to eat?” she asked him hesitantly.