The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 328 She Couldn’t Bring Herself To Say It

Marion’s legs truly went weak this time, and her hand instinctively grabbed Lucas’s bathrobe.

Unexpectedly, the fabric slid off his shoulder with her touch, revealing a glimpse of unexpected allure.

Flustered, Marion stammered, “I–I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to. Let me help-”

“It’s okay. I’m not cold. Mrs. Craig, could you answer me first? What color is the towel in my hand?”

One of his hands firmly held hers while the other tucked behind his back.

Marion stole a glance but saw nothing. Therefore, she pursed her lips, hazarding a guess, “White.”

Before she could finish, the distinct scent of sandalwood suddenly receded.

Marion froze and instinctively looked at him.

Lucas swiftly pulled up the robe she had inadvertently pulled down before walking to the bedside and handing her phone to her. “I wasn’t holding a towel.”

While speaking, his deep, unfathomable eyes lost their warmth and humor, assuming an icy

composure.

as she took the

and poured a glass of red wine from the

he sipped the wine, feeling a bitter pang in her heart. She was overcome by guilt

at him. Her phone seemed more important than him, and in hindsight,

sipped his drink without even glancing

the door with its head down whenever she left, seemingly indifferent. However, it was

old

an instant, guilt overwhelmed her.

could not bring herself to go back to her room and sleep now because that

to psych herself out. She

his grip tightened, resisting

tired? You’ve got your phone. Why don’t you go back and

now cool and distant, a stark contrast to the affection and

338 She Couldn’t Bring

moments ago when

in her throat. “Drinking

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drinking it, so it’s not good for me, not for you. Besides, nobody really cares, so what’s the

she was no match for him when he got like