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.

sure could affect her practice time!

her usual nap and spent the afternoon practicing the piano in the

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

walked in.

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

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

Marion paused, lifting her head

and followed his line of sight to her fingers. That was when she realized she had overexerted herself, and the fingers on her right hand

way.”

reality, it did not feel better that

lost focus because she

sat beside her, unbuttoning the top two buttons of his shirt as usual.

“Is that so?”

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

she said that, Lucas’s hands appeared

her head.

have strong hands. Let me help you.”

hesitated. “Is

her, already grabbing her hand and massaging it in his palm.