The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 259 A Close Call

In the next moment, Marion found herself being handed a box of candies.

“A business trip gift.”

Marion looked at the box of candies. “Thanks.”

She should not have complained just now!

“Rest early so you can recover quickly.”

Marion, who originally wanted to share the candies, hesitated. “Alright.”

The man glanced at her lowered eyes, loosened the top button of his collar, and said, “I’ll escort you back to your room.”

“Oh, no-”

Before she could refuse, Marion was already carried by Lucas.

The refreshing scent of wood instantly approached, and she subconsciously tightened her grip around his neck.

Actually, having a leg injury was not that bad!

Realizing what she was thinking, Marion quickly pinched herself.

Stop it! How could she have such naughty thoughts?

Fortunately, Lucas soon carried her to the door of the room.

When Marion was put down, she quickly released her grip, too afraid to meet those black eyes. She glanced briefly at him before avoiding eye contact, saying, ” I’ll go rest now.”

“Okay.”

he did not leave.

looked at him, blinked, and nervously tightened her grip on the candy box. “Mr. Craig, would you like to try

to taste them together with him.

“Sure.”

two candies out. She gave one to Lucas before

so

“Wait!”

from eating the candy. “It’s a

slightly furrowed as

“I can tell.”

her hand and tossing

was indeed

to how unbearable it was four days. without her. The person before him would not know how

lowered his gaze, concealing all

the initial layer of tartness slowly dissipated, the candy in Marion’s mouth began to sweeten.

and she could not quite describe

burst of sourness had lowered her taste buds‘ expectations. Now, she felt like the candy was much tastier than

the candy with her tongue and looked at Lucas. “It’s sweet now.”

as if she had once shared a candy

voice sounded, bringing her back to reality.

looked at Lucas and felt her heart beating

not like

Lucas nodded. “Get some rest.

“Okay.”

there, feeling oddly reluctant to leave.

take my rest now. Goodnight,