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.

promptly from the kitchen. Marion had prepared a speech for him but when she met his dark gaze, the words got stuck in her throat.

at her and casually unbuttoned his collar with a slender finger. Marion stole a glance, then

courage, she apologized again, “I’m sorry again for keeping you

then looked at her with an amused look on his face. “What’s there to apologize for? It was only 105 minutes. Wasn’t that

retorted, “So why do you remember the

a wait but to your apology, you won’t let me wait

won’t let you

mind, you know.”

right for me

did mind even if he did

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Cassie so early in the morning. When you leave at the break of dawn and leave me without a soul in

1. me.

upset at him but of

pretended to yawn, “I’m tired. I’ll go back to my room to shower and

“Good night.”

got up and followed her upstairs.

Laucas was behind. her, she slowed her pace. Fortunately,