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.

heading upstairs to change before returning in a fresh outfit. He inquired, ” Did

sipping her tea when she heard him,

his hand grazing her back gently as he said, “Take it easy.”

discomfort, Lucas withdrew his hand, moved the breakfast in front of him, and

coughing, Marion regained her composure

fine,” she said, feeling guilty for lying.

ears, Lucas smiled subtly.

for today?” he asked, knowing it was another

replied, “Not

Lucas nodded

about practicing piano, hastily abandoning her

locking the door behind her. She put her hand over her rapidly beating

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the knock on the door came, Marion’s heart skipped a beat. She took a deep breath, struggling to

she asked, her voice

you remember what happened last night?”

red as she stuttered, “I–I

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

kind of person!” Marion protested, her embarrassment evident as she glanced up at his smiling dark

After all, it won’t be your first time pulling off such