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.

chest felt heavy as she took

sofa and poured

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

Yet, she did not even so much as look at him. Her phone seemed more important than him, and in

couch quietly sipped his

it used to lie by the door with its head down whenever she left, seemingly indifferent.

old dog,

an instant, guilt overwhelmed her.

to go back to her room and sleep now because that would be too

short seconds, Marion managed to psych herself out. She exhaled and

her surprise, his grip tightened, resisting her efforts

phone. Why don’t you go back and rest?”

expression now cool and distant, a stark

Couldn’t Bring Herself To Say It

had shown moments ago when he called her

felt a lump in her throat. “Drinking isn’t good for

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

and she was no match for him when