The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 337 We Have Time Now

Marion felt a flutter in her heart.

The phrase “catching up on sleep” instantly conjured up awkward images in her mind, causing her face to flush red with embarrassment.

After the call, Lucas hung up and glanced down at her. “A nap, Mrs. Craig?”

His face was softened by the sunlight gently illuminating his features, a departure from his usual cool demeanor.

However, a hint of amusement danced in his dark eyes as he stared directly at her, making Marion

feel somewhat awkward.

“I–I’m not sleepy,” she stammered, averting her gaze. “Was that Martin on the phone?”

“No,” he replied calmly.

Marion watched as Lucas lied without batting an eye. She had clearly heard Martin’s voice earlier!

She pursed her lips and whispered, “I heard Martin’s voice just now.

Lucas remained silent, suddenly leaning forward with his hands resting on the back of her chair.

caught a whiff of

struggled to maintain her composure for a few seconds before diverting her gaze

the table.

weather is really nice today,” she remarked.

looked at her

Marion continued, “It’s

seeming to relent. “I’ll take your advice, Mrs. Craig.”

Marion stood up as he began to

back, not expecting him to

she muttered in embarrassment.

turned to her, rubbing her forehead gently. “Let’s go

breathed a sigh of

were not alone at home. She could not trust herself to be

that Lucas might change his mind, Marion quickly went upstairs to change into a different outfit before coming back down.

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shirt and seated on the couch, observing Marion’s swift return.

been a while since

pensive look before saying,

breathed a sigh of relief and followed him. However, as they took a few steps,

and realized Lacas was holding her hand tightly. Not only was he holding her hand,