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.

a deep breath and meeting

just a text.

room fell into an odd silence, but it did not last long.

Lucas spoke up. “Since you

contacted you or not, I want to reiterate that I don’t have

meaning, just wanting to

was far from

exasperation. Then, he released her, his hand dropping away. “It’s late. Let’s go to bed. Hopefully, you’ll feel better after a

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

looked at the person tucked under the thin

blanket off her

the room plunged into darkness as the light

420 I’m Used

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

was it that if he truly had a sweetheart, he would not have agreed to marry her in

come to pass? Did he truly