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.

said, taking a deep breath and meeting his gaze head–on. “It’s

just

looked at her, silent. Neither of them spoke, and the room fell into an odd silence, but it did not last long.

a few seconds, Lucas spoke up. “Since you don’t want to say it, I won’t

I want

understand his meaning, just wanting to

far from the truth.

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

her hands wrapped around him. Embarrassed, she let go of his hands and moved aside, pulling the

at the person tucked

the blanket off her

click, the room plunged into darkness

Used To It

pitch–black darkness ahead, recalling

being with her? Or was it that if he truly

come to pass? Did he truly understand what she