The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 426 I Got Distracted

Marion blinked and hurried over, her gaze falling on the neckline in front of him and then down. “Do you need help with your tie?”

Lucas raised an eyebrow slightly and lifted the hand with the tie, smiling at her. “Well, thank you, Mrs. Craig.”

Marion felt awkward as she took the tie from his hand. She had always thought Lucas was tall, but she had not felt it until she was standing in front of him with the tie in her hand now.

She stood at 5’6“, which was considered not tall but not short either, yet she still had to tiptoe to properly tie Lucas’s tie.

That was the second time she had helped Lucas with his tie. The last time, she had been so nervous that she tied it too loosely, and it looked messy. She wanted to adjust it, but she was too shy. With the scent of wood lingering, her hands were trembling, so she had to give up.

Now that they were more familiar with each other, although she was still a little shy, Marion’s performance was much better than the last time. She neatly tied the tie and even reached out to straighten his shirt collar before she was done.

As she stepped back, her index finger accidentally brushed against the man’s neck. Marion’s pinky trembled, and she quickly withdrew her hand.

“All set.”

curled her pinky, feeling her face heating

you, Mrs. Craig.”

looked at

“You should head to work now.”

did not tease her further. “Alright.”

her again and then turned to leave through the front

of steps after him. At the door, she watched as he disappear around the corner of the garden before finally tearing her gaze away

back, Marion noticed Ronda

are you ready for breakfast

still–warm cheeks and nodded. “Yes, I’m ready. Could you

I’ll go get it ready for you.”

smiled and turned to head toward

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want to

Amber had mentioned. Marion had not paid much attention to it, but someone kept reminding her.