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.

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

just a

room fell into an odd silence, but it

Lucas spoke up. “Since you don’t want to say

then looked at her again. “Regardless of whether Amber has contacted you or not, I want

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

was far

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

wrapped around him. Embarrassed, she let go

his head and looked at the person

the blanket off her and lay beside her.

soft click, the room plunged into darkness as the light

Used To

opened her eyes, gazing into the pitch–black darkness ahead,

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

concerns ever come to pass? Did he truly understand what she