The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 429 I’m Used To It

“Has Amber reached out to you?”

Marion was busy berating herself for being useless when she suddenly heard his question and froze in place.

How did he know when she had not sald anything?

Nerves shot through her, and her hands instinctively sought something to grip. However, she forgot already wrapped around Lucas’s neck, and in her anxiety, her right hand accidentally tugged at his damp hair.

her hand,

Although Lucas did not hear a response, he was pretty sure he had hit the nail on the head.

His dark eyes darkened as his large hand, which was resting on Marion’s waist, gave a slight tug, pulling her closer to him. “What did she say?”

Marion felt a warmth under her chin as he lifted it, their gazes locking. She instinctively glanced away, focusing on his collar.

taking a deep breath and meeting his gaze head–on.

was just a text.

at her, silent. Neither of them spoke, and the room

spoke up. “Since you

again. “Regardless of whether Amber has contacted you or not, I want to reiterate that I don’t have the habit of compromising

first, Marion did not fully understand his meaning, just wanting to end this “torturous” interrogation. Hence, she said,

was far from

in exasperation. Then, he released her, his hand dropping away. “It’s late. Let’s go

lifted his hand and touched her hands wrapped around him. Embarrassed, she let go

head and looked at the person tucked under the thin blanket. Slowly

the blanket off her and lay beside her.

room plunged into

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into the pitch–black darkness ahead, recalling Lucas’s words moments ago.

continue being with her? Or was it that if he truly

concerns ever come to pass? Did he truly