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.”

replied, but he did

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

just wanted to taste them

“Sure.”

response, Marion quickly unwrapped the packaging, opened the box, and took two candies out. She gave

so sour!

“Wait!”

the candy. “It’s a

furrowed

“I can tell.”

around her hand and tossing the candy into his mouth.

indeed

was nothing compared to how unbearable it was four days. without her. The person before him

gaze, concealing all the burning

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

she could

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

tongue and looked at Lucas.

of déjà vu, as if she had once shared a candy with someone

you like it?” The man’s deep voice

Lucas and felt her heart beating fast. “I

could she not like

Lucas nodded. “Get some rest.

“Okay.”

oddly reluctant to leave.

her emotions, she quickly spoke, “I’ll take my rest

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