Chapter 290 Only 105 Minutes


    Marion had initially thought to stand her ground by not rushing home.


    But after Cassie had informed her that Lucas had waited for her at the apartment for an hour and a half her fagade crumbled


    instantly.


    The more Marion contemted the situation, the more guilty she felt. The once savory beef noodles. in her mouth became


    tasteless. After swallowing thest bite, she nced at Lucas, pursed her lips, and said, “Mr. Craig...”


    Lucas, almost finished with his meal, raised his head and grunted, “Hmm?”


    She fidgeted with the fork in her hand and apologized, “I’m sorry. | was chatting with Cassie and didn’t pay attention to my


    phone. | didn’t see the message you sent.”


    In reality, she did see the message but had intentionally chosen not to respond. Marion could not bring herself to speak the truth.


    Her face burned with shame. She lowered her head to contin eating, fearing what Lucas might say.


    Five minutester, she emptied her bowl. As leaned back in her chair, Lucas reached over, picked up her bowl, and headed to


    the kitchen.


    As she watched him, she realized that she had been unreasonable with him.


    Marion sighed and attempted to adjust her perspective. She wanted to work harder to be apetent business partner.


    Lucas returned promptly from the kitchen. Marion had prepared a speech for him but when she met his dark gaze, the words got


    stuck in her throat.


    Lucas looked at her and casually unbuttoned his cor with a slender finger. Marion stole a nce, then modestly retracted her


    gaze.


    Summoning her courage, she apologized again, “I’m sorry again for keeping you waiting for so long.”


    He paused, then looked at her with an amused look on his face. “What''s there to apologize for? It was only 105 minutes. Wasn''t


    that long.


    Marion, perplexed, retorted, “So why do you remember the exact time then?”Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    Lucas smirked, “It wasn’t that long of a wait but to your apology, you won’t let me wait or won’t keep me waiting that long next


    time?”


    Blushing, Marion responded, “I won''t let you wait!”


    “| didn’t mind, you know.”


    “It’s still not right for me to do that.”


    She did mind even if he did not!


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    Lucas chuckled, “Next time, don’t make ns with Miss Cassie so early in the morning. When you leave at the break of dawn


    and leave me without a soul in the house, | might assume you’re mad at


    1.me.


    She had definitely been upset at him but of course, she could not say that.


    Marion felt that if she continued, she would give herself away. She nced at Lucas and pretended to yawn, “I’m tired. I''ll go


    back to my room to shower and rest. Good night, Mr. Craig.”


    “Good night.”


    Lucas also got up and followed her upstairs.


    Marion had originally thought of hurrying back to her room, but when she realized Laucas was behind. her, she slowed her pace.


    Fortunately, it was not a walk upstairs.


    Back in her room, she breathed a sigh of relief and had a look at Cassie’s continuous messages.


    Cassie: [I think there might be a misunderstanding between you two. Lucas waited for you for an hour and a half!)


    Cassie: [Darling, have you beenforted?]


    Two minutester Cassie sent another message.


    Cassie: [Did you make up? Damn! I’m so jealous!]


    Marion: [What? Why are you jealous?]


    Cassie: [Didn’t you two make up? Just the thought of you two holding hands and leaving in front of me makes me feel like I’m


    missing out on something]


    Marion: [It’s not what you think. Let me exin.]


    Cassie: [I won''t listen. Don’t rub your rtionship in my face again!]