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

spent the afternoon practicing the piano in the music room.

messaging her sore fingers, a

return early, and it was not pouring outside. Marion also could

walked

her heartbeat racing out of guilt, Marion started rubbing her fingers more vigorously.

loosened his tie. When he noticed her vigorous finger–rubbing, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are your

paused, lifting her

sight to her fingers. That was when she realized she had overexerted herself, and the fingers on her right hand had turned red. “My fingers are

way.”

did not feel better that way; it

she could not admit she lost focus because she felt guilty, could

two buttons of

“Is that so?”

glanced briefly at him before looking away. She lowered her head, focusing on her

hands

her

strong hands. Let

“Is that okay?”

her hand