The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 290 Only 105 Minutes

Marion had initially thought to stand her ground by not rushing home.

But after Cassie had informed her that Lucas had waited for her at the apartment for an hour and a half her façade crumbled instantly.

The more Marion contemplated the situation, the more guilty she felt. The once savory beef noodles. in her mouth became tasteless. After swallowing the last bite, she glanced at Lucas, pursed her lips, and said, “Mr. Craig…”

Lucas, almost finished with his meal, raised his head and grunted, “Hmm?”

She fidgeted with the fork in her hand and apologized, “I’m sorry. I was chatting with Cassie and didn’t pay attention to my phone. I didn’t see the message you sent.”

In reality, she did see the message but had intentionally chosen not to respond. Marion could not bring herself to speak the truth. Her face burned with shame. She lowered her head to contin eating, fearing what Lucas might say.

Five minutes later, she emptied her bowl. As leaned back in her chair, Lucas reached over, picked up her bowl, and headed to the kitchen.

As she watched him, she realized that she had been unreasonable with him.

Marion sighed and attempted to adjust her perspective. She wanted to work harder to be a competent business partner.

him but when she met his dark gaze, the words got stuck in her

looked at her and casually unbuttoned his collar with a slender finger. Marion

sorry again for keeping

with an amused look on his face. “What’s there to apologize for? It was

why do you remember the exact

that long of a wait but to your apology, you won’t let me wait or won’t keep me waiting that

won’t let you

mind, you know.”

still not right for me to do that.”

did mind even if he did

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the break of dawn and leave me without a soul in

1. me.

upset at him but of course, she could not say that.

herself away. She glanced at Lucas and pretended to yawn, “I’m tired. I’ll go back to my room to shower and rest.

“Good night.”

and followed her

Laucas