The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 305 Is There Someone Else?

“Had you expected me to rush back?” He threw the question back at her, his dark eyes fixed on her.

Marion felt awkward under his gaze. “I don’t know…‘

Had she expected that?

Did she dare expect such things?

Realizing she had asked a potentially dangerous question, Marion quickly wished him good night and closed the door.

Lucas looked at the closed door and mumbled to himself.

Marion sighed in relief, grateful for her quick reaction otherwise, it would have been more awkward. She dismissed any wild thoughts and hurriedly began to tidy up her clothes before taking a shower.

Since the last bold question she had asked Lucas, wondering if he was trying to seduce her and receiving his cold treatment, Marion had not harbored any romantic notions. However, tonight was

an exception. She dreamt of Lucas’s‘ response to her question.

“I didn’t rush back per se…”

was unusually bold. Feeling like his answer was not enough, she fearlessly asked another question, “So, did you rush back for me?”

responded as bluntly as ever, “Not specifically for you. Why would I?

pressed against a door, being kissed. In the next turn of events,

was just a dream, she breathed a sigh of relief, feeling embarrassed

she was awakened by a dream, it was already bright outside. Marion quickly checked the time and found it was already 8 a.m.

descended, Lucas had just finished swimming. Marion could not help but admire his ability to wake up

morning, Mr.

due to the dream of the previous night, she glanced

focused on her face. “Did

even more uneasy when he spoke. Her face suddenly

responded nonchalantly. “Breakfast

have breakfast!” Afraid he might continue the conversation, Marion hurriedly

had already set the breakfast on the table,

The morning’s breakfast included lean pork congee with

only eaten about a third when Laicas

droplet happened to fall from his hair, landing on his shirt collar as it

she was about to avert her gaze, Marion saw Lucas suddenly unbutton the third button of his

hand holding the spoon trembled,

wrong?” Lucas asked from across