The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 281 A Face to Remember

Marion could not tell if it was her imagination, but ever since she asked Lucas a few days ago if he was trying to seduce her, it seemed like he had maintained his immaculate appearance around her lately.

Of course, she was not implying that Lucas used to be untidy in her presence. What she meant was that the current Lucas seemed determined to keep himself very well–groomed when he was around

her.

In the past, the first thing he did when he got home was to unbutton the top button of his shirt, pour a glass of water, and gradually undo the second button while sipping his drink.

Now, he refrained from doing so. Even after completing his swim workout, he was fully covered, and the seductive shows he exhibited in the past were nowhere to be found.

Marion felt like she had suffered a significant loss. Realizing that, she had nightmares for two consecutive nights. In those dreams, Lucas looked at her expressionlessly while telling her not to be presumptuous.

As a result of that, Marion felt uninspired during her piano practice.

When Lucas returned from work, she no longer made the effort to find conversation topics as she did before. Even when they sat at the dining table together, she kept her head down and merely focused on eating her food.

The situation continued for about four or five days.

Lucas had a dinner appointment

bowl, tidied up the dining table, and immediately went upstairs to her room. Lying on the bed, staring at the ceiling, she felt a heaviness in her chest. Cassie sent

enthusiastically, asking where they planned to go. However, today, upon seeing the

not really, considering she had not even started

with Lucas.

to do. Maybe her recent

to any of her messages, Cassie

Marion saw the call she sighed. Even her phone seemed to

“Hello?”

“It’s me.”

had been Marion’s friend for over a decade so she immediately sensed that something was amiss in Marion’s tone. “What’s wrong? Why do you sound so

a

beans. Is It because Lucas

question the value

weakly asked, “I

hesitated. “I’ll reply to you

and sent them to Cassie: [It’s not a big deal, but I feel quite

to be so indifferent to you! Marion, seriously, your face is a masterpiece. Even a blind person can appreciate your charm! Moreover, you’re beautiful, sweet, and cute. If I were