The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1278 A Deeper Truth

Lucius looked at Marie with a meaningful gaze. “I promise. I have no intention of starting a family soon or at any point in

the future.”

After all, the woman he dreamed of marrying more than anyone else didn’t feel the same way.

“Let’s get back to you–when are you going to divorce Shane?” Lucius asked. Staying with Shane would only lead to her downfall, yet Marie remained blinded to the looming danger.

his words. “There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask. Are you not

appeared stunned, and the look in his eyes changed noticeably. Despite his calm appearance, he stumbled

words. “Y–You’re divorced?”

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed to your ridiculous proposal. So, tell me, are you seriously intending to use Taylor against me?” Marie inquired, staring at

gaze.

roof–a saying he learned from his great–grandfather. Fidgeting with his fingers, he nervously affirmed Marie’s question.

absurdities. When you first visited us, you insisted I be your playmate.

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a surge of panic inside. “You still remember that?” Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt

I came to Hawford, I tried

a request, I’ll do the same. You claim our grandfathers were close friends,

the conflicts within the Darnell family. Grandpa Jared kept a distance from the Whitmans for my

feeling down that day, and he thought a visit to his old friend might lift my spirits. He mentioned his friend had a grandchild around my age.

if it weren’t for me. To the Darnell family, I was considered impure. My Cascadian blood made me

scholar who provided me with a good education. Unfortunately, I wasn’t exactly a disciplined child due

stared at Lucius. Ever since she received his call, she had been weighing her options. Finally, she came to a decision.

the Darnells hold significant influence over the Chamber of Commerce. My request is simple–support my