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.

felt heavy as she took the

and poured a glass

stood there and watched as he sipped the wine, feeling a bitter pang in her heart. She was overcome by guilt and wondered if she had gone too far.

look at him. Her phone seemed more important than him, and

figure on the couch quietly sipped his drink without even glancing at her.

her grandmother’s old yellow dog and how it used to lie by the door with its head down whenever she left, seemingly indifferent. However, it was

now resembled that old dog, silent

guilt overwhelmed

to go back to her room and sleep now because that

a few short seconds, Marion managed to psych herself out. She exhaled and approached, reaching for the wine glass

his grip tightened, resisting her efforts to take it.

you tired? You’ve got your phone. Why

and distant, a stark contrast

She Couldn’t Bring Herself To Say It

he had shown moments ago when he called her

lump in her throat.

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

being sarcastic, and she was no match for him when he got like that.