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.

him now, he would recognize

Hearing her footsteps, Mrs. Bailey emerged from the kitchen and asked, “Ma’am, Mr. Craig asked me to cook noodles for you. Do you want to eat them

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Mrs. Bailey

it out!”

the kitchen and soon returned with a bowl of

you, Mrs.

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

Lucas said, picking up his fork. Instead of

“Go ahead, eat.”

turned completely red. She lowered her head and

reddened ears but did not tease her further. He lowered his head and began to

his noodles.

Can Get

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his meal, she

up to answer it

the noodles cooled, Marion picked up