Chapter 212 Are You Inviting Me to Humiliate Myself?

After Arthur left, the atmosphere in the villa remained awkward. Even Mrs. Bailey wisely stayed in the kitchen, not daring to come out and inquire about lunch arrangements.

Glancing at Lucas, who had been sitting on the sofa for quite some time, Marion cautiously asked, ” Aren’t you busy today?”

Lucas slowly opened his eyes at her question. “Not really. Are you busy?”

In reality, he had paused a meeting and rushed back home.

“I’m not busy,” Marion replied but felt awkward about sitting there with him.

Seeing him rubbing his temples, Marion suddenly had an idea. “Do you have a headache?”

Lucas looked at her. “Yes.”

“How about a massage?” Marion suggested. Sitting idly was less productive than finding something to do.

“Thank you.”

Marion stood up and walked to the back of the sofa where Lucas was sitting, then lifted her hands to give him a massage. The atmosphere improved, and Marion felt a sense of relief.

Lucas might hold her accountable for upsetting Arthur so much. Lately, she found herself

Marion remained silent, and Lucas did not say anything either. The living room became quiet.

both Marion and Lucas. At the entrance, Alice peeked her head in

expression changed slightly. The interruption of Lucas’s comfort drew his cold gaze toward Alice.

here to convince me to divorce my husband as well?”

up and glanced at Marion. It was not

the sake of their act but this time, his gaze

her cheeks flushed with warmth.

“No, Miss Marion, you misunderstand.”

dissatisfied with her addressing Marion so casually, “It’s

uneasy,

I’m having a birthday party this week

invite

“Are you inviting me to

Inviting Me to Humiliate Myself?

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how it usually went in

“You have many friends, there’s no need to specifically invite my wife.

not–so–busy Marion chimed in, “Yes, I have been quite busy

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