The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 240 Obstacles

Although Cassie’s advice was not entirely baseless, it was not spot on either.

Marion understood her friend’s good intentions, but she had her own

considerations.

While it was true that it was easier for women to pursue men, it might also have its obstacles.

Moreover, considering she initially coerced Lucas into marrying her by using the car accident as leverage, having different sentiments now could make things complicated.

If Lucas found out she had developed feelings for him, would he think less of her?

She did not want him to perceive her that way.

Even if she decided to pursue him, it might be better to wait until their contract ended.

Marion made up her mind to keep her emotions in check.

By the time Mrs. Bailey called her for lunch, Marion was surprised to find she had spent the entire morning doing nothing but thinking about Lucas.

could affect her

spent the afternoon practicing the piano in the music

she was on the couch messaging her sore fingers, a scene reminiscent

Lucas did not return early, and it was not pouring outside. Marion also could not maintain the calm demeanor

walked

out of guilt, Marion started

noticed her vigorous finger–rubbing, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are your fingers

paused, lifting her head in

to her fingers. That was when she realized she had overexerted herself, and the fingers

way.”

reality, it did not feel better that way; it even hurt a little.

focus because she felt guilty, could she?

beside her, unbuttoning the top two buttons of his

“Is that so?”

looking away. She lowered

that, Lucas’s hands appeared before her

she raised her head. “Mr.

strong hands. Let me

“Is that

He reassured her, already grabbing her hand and massaging it in his