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.

reach out to me,” she said, taking a deep breath and meeting his gaze head–on. “It’s

just a text.

at her, silent. Neither of them spoke, and the room fell into an odd silence, but

a few seconds, Lucas spoke up. “Since you don’t want

looked at her again. “Regardless of whether Amber has contacted you or not, I want to reiterate that I don’t have the habit of compromising myself. So, your concerns

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

far from the truth.

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

wrapped around him. Embarrassed, she let go of his hands and moved aside, pulling the thin blanket over herself.

the person tucked under

off her and lay beside

the room plunged into darkness as

Used To It

the pitch–black darkness

would not continue being with her? Or was it that if he truly had a sweetheart, he would not have agreed to marry her in

her concerns ever come to pass? Did he