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

just a text.

of them spoke, and the room fell into an

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

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

just wanting to end this “torturous” interrogation. Hence, she

that was far from the truth.

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

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

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

he pulled the blanket off her

into darkness

Used To It

eyes, gazing into the pitch–black darkness ahead, recalling Lucas’s

Or was it that if he truly had a

concerns ever come to pass? Did he truly