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.

“There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask.

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

words. “Y–You’re divorced?”

I wouldn’t have agreed to your ridiculous proposal. So, tell me, are you seriously intending to

gaze.

hot tin roof–a saying he learned from his great–grandfather. Fidgeting with his fingers, he

be your playmate. When I refused,

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that?” Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt

since I got sick. When I came to Hawford, I tried to recover my lost memories; not the ones others shared with me.

our grandfathers were close friends, but why didn’t the Whitmans.

the conflicts within the Darnell

day, and he thought a visit to his old friend might lift my spirits. He mentioned his

for me. To the Darnell family, I was considered impure. My Cascadian

“Unlike my mother, Grandpa Jared was a scholar who provided me with a good education. Unfortunately, I wasn’t exactly a disciplined child due to the blood running through

since she received his call, she had

influence over the Chamber of Commerce. My request is

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