Chapter 219 Do You Like Me?

Lucas led Marion to the dining area, attracting numerous glances along the way–some filled with envy, others with surprise, suspicion, jealousy, or disdain.

Marion straightened her posture, gripping the man’s hand tightly, and walked confidently past the onlookers. Even if she was not truly Mrs. Craig, no one knew!

Lucas noticed her subtle movements and a faint smile played on his lips as he tightened his grip on her hand. Silly rabbit.

The buffet at Alice’s birthday party was quite extensive, featuring an array of Western cuisines.

Marion was initially worried about going home hungry, but with Lucas repeatedly offering her food, she started to worry if people would suspect something about her constantly–filled stomach.

“Are you full?” Lucas asked, holding a plate of escargots he found somewhere. It looked delicious.

However, she could not eat anymore. Marion forced herself to avert her gaze, saying, “I’m full.”

Under his gaze, Marion emphasized, “I’m really full. If I eat more, I’ll have to take digestive pills.”

Recalling the last time, Lucas did not insist on adding to her plate. He simply responded with a casual “Hmm” before putting the escargot into his mouth.

Just after they finished eating, Alice approached, saying, “Sweetie, I’ve come to find you!”

Lucas raised his hand, stopping Alice in front of Marion, while his other hand pulled her closer.

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but he did

this time,

said, “Lucas, you’ve been sticking to her all night. Can’t you give her some personal space?”

asked, “Do you

I

Lucas’s affectionate gaze and Alice’s hopeful eyes, Marion found

dilemma.

need personal space, would Alice burst

needed it, would Lucas get angry? Ah, being so sought after was

it’s okay. Just

to a softer approach, and when Alice called her ‘Sweetie‘, she

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looked at Lucas with an awkward expression and said, “I think I do

Mr. Craig. Alice’s sugar–coated bombardment was too

it!

in a subdued tone, lowering his eyes, appearing as if he had fallen

comfort him, but Alice had already pulled her away, saying, “Let me show you the birthday gifts I received!”

feeling strangely like a bad woman. But soon, that thought was pushed

aside.

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