The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 416 Can I Get a Hug?

As soon as the words left Marion’s lips, she regretted them.

Why had he not slept well?

Why had he suddenly rushed back? Was it all because she had been stopped by someone while driving last night?

Marion bit her lip, feeling guilty as she averted her gaze to avoid his eyes. She feigned ignorance, saying, “The hotel bed wasn’t comfortable, was it?”

Lucas stared at her intently. After a couple of seconds, he spoke slowly, “Indeed, it’s not as comfortable as the one at home.”

Then he cast a meaningful glance at the large bed in front of them. Marion caught his implication and her ears turned red instantly.

She came up with a rather lame excuse, though it was genuine, “I–I’m hungry! I’m going downstairs

to eat!”

She hastily got up from her chair, walked past Lucas, and headed straight out of the room.

Lucas turned his head and watched Marion leave, his dark eyes flickering as a faint smile played on his lips. The sunlight fell perfectly on him, softening his usual features.

Daniel saw him now, he would

hurried downstairs. Hearing her footsteps, Mrs. Bailey emerged from the kitchen and asked, “Ma’am, Mr. Craig asked me to cook noodles for

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glanced at Mrs. Bailey and

bring it out!”

into the kitchen and soon returned with a bowl of egg

you, Mrs.

into the dining room. He sat directly across from her, and noticing his arrival, Mrs. Bailey promptly brought

up his fork. Instead of diving in, he watched Marion closely.

“Go ahead, eat.”

lowered her head and

reddened ears but did not tease her further. He lowered

his noodles.

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the time Lucas finished his meal, she had only eaten a third of

phone rang, and he got up to answer

noodles cooled, Marion