Chapter 76 The Lady Takes Her Leave


    Marion set her rm for seven, as Lucas mentioned he would head over at eight in the morning.Original from N?velDrama.Org.


    To be on the safe side, she got up early, washed, and changed into fresh clothes. The room, where she had slept for over twenty


    years, suddenly felt less inviting. However, her reluctance was quickly dispersed by the sound of a car turning into the vi


    compound.


    She hastily turned her wheelchair to the balcony of her room. From her vantage point, she had a clear view of the front gate.


    It was Lucas! Simultaneously, the second rm on her phone went off.


    8:00 am.


    True to his word, Mr. Craig—Lucas—was punctual, not a minute too early orte.


    Richard, who was ustomed to early mornings, had already returned from his run at the time.


    Howard informed him that Lucas had arrived and was upstairs with Marion. Richard, surprised, set aside his newspaper. “Well,


    go and make a pot of tea!”


    Marion had juste downstairs. “Dad?”


    Richard thought she had not woken up yet. “Up so early?”


    “Yeah, moving today.”


    Amid the father—daughter conversation, Lucas had reached the bottom stair. ” Mr. Cartier.”


    Lucas’s gaze lingered on Richard for a second. Lucas nodded, then turned to Marion. “Mar.”


    At the sight of Lucas, Marion reluctantly recalled the dream she had from the previous night.


    Lucas was dressed in a smooth ck shirt that day, devoid of its usual sharp edges. It gave him aid-back and casual look.


    The shirt was tucked halfway into his pants, showing off his well-defined legs.


    Marion thought Lucas could easily match the body of a male model with his long, slender build. When their eyes met, her ears


    turned red instantly. Marion tilted her head, “Good morning.”


    “Have you had breakfast?” Richard asked.


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    Lucas shifted his gaze to Richard, “Not yet, Mar asked me toe early!”


    Marion was stunned by the tant white lie. What did he mean by that?


    Richard, too, was surprised. He nced at his daughter and chuckled. “Girls are never to be underestimated.”


    Marion''s face turned crimson, but it was not an appropriate time to exin. She could only swallow the awkwardness and say,


    “I''m so hungry.”


    Richard smiled as he watched his daughter. “Let’s have some breakfast.” With that, the three of them took their seats.


    As soon as Marion took her seat, Lucas sat down beside her. The crisp scent of mahogany lingered on her nose, and she


    subconsciously nced at Lucas. He kept looking at her. It made her feel uneasy.


    “What would you like to eat?” she asked him hesitantly.


    “Anything is fine,” Lucas replied.


    Marion nced at the soy milk in her hand, “Would you like some soy milk?”


    “I''m allergic to soybeans,” Lucas replied.


    Marion chuckled. “How about milk, then?”


    “Sure, I’m not picky,” he said.


    Suspicious of his words, Marion asked Mable, the housekeeper, to prepare a meal for Lucas, maintaining the same variety but


    with soy milk and a more generous portion.


    Having an unexpected guest at the Cartier’s breakfast table was unusual for both Marion and Richard. However, with Richard''s


    experience in the business world, he handled social situations well, and the atmosphere remainedfortable. Additionally,


    Lucas initiated conversations, and the father-inw and son-in-w became more harmonious as they chatted.


    After finishing their breakfast, Richard seemed to want more. “Do you have any ns for today? If not, why don’t we have lunch


    before you go?” Lucas nced at Marion, hinting at his intentions.


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