The Bride’s Revenge

Chapter 240 Obstacles

Although Cassie’s advice was not entirely baseless, it was not spot on either.

Marion understood her friend’s good intentions, but she had her own

considerations.

While it was true that it was easier for women to pursue men, it might also have its obstacles.

Moreover, considering she initially coerced Lucas into marrying her by using the car accident as leverage, having different sentiments now could make things complicated.

If Lucas found out she had developed feelings for him, would he think less of her? She did not want him to perceive her that way.

Even if she decided to pursue him, it might be better to wait until their contract ended. Marion made up her mind to keep her emotions in check.

By the time Mrs. Bailey called her for lunch, Marion was surprised to find she had spent the entire morning doing nothing but thinking about Lucas.

Oh, men, they sure could affect her practice time! After lunch, Marion sacrificed her usual nap and spent the afternoon practicing the piano in the music room. When Lucas returned, she was on the couch messaging her sore fingers, a scene reminiscent of yesterday.

However, unlike yesterday, Lucas did not return early, and it was not pouring outside. Marion also could not maintain the calm demeanor she had yesterday

when he walked in. Feeling her heartbeat racing out of guilt, Marion started rubbing her fingers more vigorously.

Lucas loosened his tie. When he noticed her vigorous finger—-rubbing, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are your fingers not cooperating with you?”

“Huh?” Marion paused, lifting her head in confusion.

Catching his gaze, she lowered her head again and followed his line of sight to her fingers. That was when she realized she had overexerted herself, and the fingers on her right hand had turned red. “My fingers are sore, and it feels better this

way.” In reality, it did not feel better that way; it even hurt a little.

However, she could not admit she lost focus because she felt guilty, could she?

Lucas sat beside her, unbuttoning the top two buttons of his shirt as usual.

“Is that so?”

This time, Marion glanced briefly at him before looking away. She lowered her head, focusing on her hands. “Yeah.” After she said that, Lucas’s hands appeared before her eyes.

Perplexed, she raised her head. “Mr. Craig?”

“| have strong hands. Let me help you.”

Marion hesitated. “Is that okay?”

“It's fine.” He reassured her, already grabbing her hand and massaging it in his palm.

Marion watched as he pressed every inch of her fingers, her heart beating faster with each moment. Unable to take it anymore, she quickly withdrew her hand. “I’m a bit thirsty.”

Then, she fled to get herself a glass of water and gulped it in one go.

Lucas observed her and asked, “Is your appetite back today?”

She nodded repeatedly, not daring to look at Lucas.

Suddenly, he smirked at her. “You seem a bit different today, Mrs. Craig.”

Marion dreaded him calling her Mrs. Craig, and it made her hand tremble,

causing water to spill from the glass. “I don’t think so...”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

However, all Lucas did was chuckle at her reply. Feeling uneasy under his gaze, she put down the cup and avoided his gaze. “I'm a little hungry.”

With that, she hopped off the chair, headed to the kitchen, and asked, “Mrs. Bailey, is it time for dinner yet?”