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.

Marie frowned at his words. “There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask. Are you not aware of my divorce?”

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

words. “Y–You’re divorced?”

“Indeed. 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 Lucius with a clear

gaze.

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

insisted I be your playmate. When I refused, you broke my toy.” Marie sighed, her soft tone

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felt a surge of panic inside.

came to Hawford, I tried to recover my lost

you’ve made a request, I’ll do the same. You claim our grandfathers

Darnell family. Grandpa Jared kept a distance from the Whitmans

a visit to his old friend might lift my spirits. He mentioned his friend

me. To the Darnell family, I was considered impure. My Cascadian blood made me unfit to take over the family, so I

was a scholar who provided me with

call, she had been weighing

influence over the Chamber of

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