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?”

she had not woken up yet. “Up so early?”

“Yeah, moving today.”

the father–daughter conversation, Lucas had reached the bottom

Richard for a second. Lucas nodded, then

reluctantly recalled the dream she had

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 halfway into his pants, showing

long, slender build.

you had breakfast?”

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“Not yet, Mar

the blatant white lie. What did he mean by that?

He glanced at his daughter and chuckled. “Girls

an appropriate time to explain. She could only swallow

“Let’s have some breakfast.” With

mahogany lingered on her nose, and she subconsciously glanced at Lucas. He kept looking at her. It

would you like to eat?” she asked