The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 331 He Was Waiting For Her To Act

Marion did not sleep well that night as she was plagued by vivid dreams throughout.

When she woke up the next day, sunlight streamed through the undrawn floor–to–ceiling windows, leaving her sitting there, bewildered. She could not quite discern if last night was a dream or if those events really happened.

Last night, she had expressed her feelings to Lucas, and he did not seem to refuse. He even said he

liked her…

Was it true, or was it just her imagination running wild?

Oh, and they kissed several times, but it really did feel like a dream!

Marion stared blankly for a moment before freshening up.

The morning seemed no different from any other. Just as she descended the stairs, Lucas emerged from a swim, their paths crossing at the foot of the staircase.

However, the memory of last night made Marion blush uncontrollably.

She could not even bring herself to look at Lucas as she hastily uttered, “Good morning.”

Then, she darted off to the dining area.

raised an eyebrow, heading upstairs to change before returning in a fresh outfit. He inquired, ”

was sipping her tea when she heard him,

back gently as

touch. Sensing her discomfort, Lucas withdrew his hand, moved the breakfast in front of him, and

of coughing, Marion regained her

feeling guilty for

reddening ears, Lucas smiled subtly.

asked, knowing it was another promising

awkwardly replied,

see.” Lucas nodded without further

breakfast, Marion made an excuse about practicing piano, hastily abandoning her cup and fleeing.

locking the door behind her. She put her hand over

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Marion’s heart skipped a beat. She took a deep breath, struggling to steady her emotions, and

wrong?” she asked, her

remember what happened last night?” Lucas inquired.

flushed red as she stuttered, “I–I do,”

her quivering eyelashes. “I thought you didn’t want to own up to

not that kind of person!” Marion protested, her embarrassment evident as she glanced up at his smiling dark eyes, quietly pleading

be your first time pulling off such