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.

“Mr. Carig, Paul Knowles said he has something to discuss with you.”

but he did not move.

this time, Lucas

her all night.

at Marion and asked, “Do you

Of course, I need it!”

between Lucas’s affectionate gaze and Alice’s hopeful eyes,

dilemma.

space, would Alice burst into tears the

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

it’s okay. Just speak

was genuinely susceptible to a softer approach,

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

sugar–coated bombardment was too intense,

it!

in a subdued tone, lowering his eyes, appearing as if he had fallen into the shadows. Was he

Alice had already pulled her away, saying, “Let me show

back at Lucas, feeling strangely like a

aside.

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