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Chapter 114 Will She Get Lost If You Don’t Hold Her Hand?
Marion discreetly glanced at Lucas, only to find him looking back at her. The coldness in his eyes from
earlier, though still present, seemed to have thawed a bit.
Despite his indifferent gaze, Lucas, like an inquisitive cat, could not resist pressing his fingertips
against hers. He whispered lightly in her ear, “Don’t be afraid. You’re Mrs. Craig now.”
Marion was not particularly afraid, but she could not deny feeling nervous.
Her previous encounter was with Lucas’s stepmother alone, and their relationship was already
strained. She did not need to put on a pleasant face for his stepmother. She enjoyed the petty
satisfaction of being subtly confrontational.
However, that evening was different.
Besides Lucas’s stepmother, there was also Lucas’s biological father. Flesh and blood, as they say,
even if she was headstrong, Marion understood the delicacy of challenging father–son relationships.
She was not foolish.
Lucas’s words in her ear alleviated some of her tension.
He was right. For now, she was Mrs. Craig. Even if it was a pretense, stepping into the Craig family’s
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Marion instinctively straightened her posture and followed Lucas inside.
The Craig residence lived up to its reputation as an affluent estate, with entrance doors higher and
broader than those of ordinary homes.
She could walk normally, but she could not walk too fast and still could not wear high heels. So, Marion
opted for a pair of white pumps with diamante–studded toe caps that sparkled in the light,
complementing the shimmer of her dress hem.
Veronica had the same impression of Marion as she did the first time they met. She could not help but
acknowledge her beauty. However, when she recalled the events of that day, she only glanced at
Marion briefly before redirecting her gaze. She rose from her seat with a woman who sat beside her.
Alice, let’s take our seats first.”
Arthur had also noticed Lucas with Marion. He glanced at Marion and immediately confronted Lucas,
“Is the door of the Craig family open to any kind of woman?”
Lucas held Marion as he calmly responded. “The same goes for you.”
As they reached the stairs, Veronica hurried over to diffuse the situation. “Alright, alright. Lucas rarely
comes back for a meal, and more guests mean more company. Besides, Alice is here today. What’s the
point of arguing?”
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Thinking of Alice Gardber, Arthur had to suppress his anger, but he still expressed his dissatisfaction..
“Is she a three–year–old child? Will she get lost if you don’t hold her hand?”
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Although the words were directed at Lucas, it was evident that he was referring to Marion as well.
Marion let the comment slide. She could not engage in a direct argument with Lucas’s father. It was a
matter of courtesy and respect, regardless of her personal feelings.
Unperturbed, Marion rolled her eyes discreetly, thinking no one noticed.
However, her gaze suddenly stopped on an elegant and beautiful woman standing at the staircase,
staring at her. A woman understands another woman best, and with a single glance, Marion saw the
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Without much thought, it was clear that the hostility was directed at her because of Lucas.
If they were in a different setting, she might have let go of Lucas’s hand and explained it to the
woman.
But that day, in that place, with a young and attractive woman present and judging by Lucas’s
stepmother’s tone, it seemed like the woman came from a respectable family background.
Was it not a perfect scenario for a high–profile marriage arrangement?
Since Lucas had shielded her from the Royce family’s troubles, she naturally felt obligated to help him
escape his stepmother’s schemes.
Instead of loosening her grip on Lucas’s hand, Marion took the initiative to tighten her grip as she
moved closer to his side.
Initially, they had been standing at about thirty centimeters apart, yet they were then practically
inseparable. The woody fragrance emanating from the man became even more distinct, and Marion felt
her heartbeat quicken.
Chapter 115 It’s All Because of Marion
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Chapter 115 It’s All Because of Marion
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