NovelOnlineShe regretted posing the question almost immediately.
She should have taken Marco by the hand and left the room, putting distance between them and these
repugnant faces!
Witnessing Marco's reaction, Laura continued her taunting triumphantly,
“Loraine, | suggest you cease wasting your ton him. You are now the heiress of the Torres family, and he is
beneath you. His biological parents could be anyone. They might even be destitute. It’s no wonder he developed
such penny-pinching tendencies. Despite our benevolence, he even had the gall to restrict our spending!”
Marina, recalling the days when Marco had limited her expenditures, nodded in bitter agreement.
“He’s nothing more than an ungrateful miser!”
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As the two of them persisted in hurling increasingly vulgar insults, their Language devolved to the Level of
market-place gossip. It was utterly offensive to the ears.
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“Shut up!”
Loraine was furious at the Bryants’ despicable conduct, but her main concern was Marco.
Throughout her acquaintance with him, Marco had been a beacon of respect and admiration for all. He was, in
her mind, a protector — strong and dependable.
Now, his own family was berating him, casting aspersions on his character.
Despite his reticence and difficulty in expressing emotions, that didn’t grant them the right to slander him
without restraint.
Loraine quickly reconsidered her plan. She couldn't just Leave with
Marco under these circumstances. She needed to restore his dignity, to compensate for the insults he had been
subjected to.
“I don’t care about any of that, Marco. I'm always with you.” She gripped Marco’s hand tightly, unintentionally
exerting pressure.
Marco seemed to register her words, slowly shifting his gaze towards her. With a voice barely audible, he
murmured, “Loraine...”
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Hearing Marco's strained voice, Loraine’s heart clenched.
It was as if she had penetrated Marco's cold, unyielding exterior, glimpsing the concealed vulnerability and
turmoil hidden behind his typically poised facade.
If anyone had previously suggested that Marco possessed a fragile side,
Loraine would have dismissed it. However, after their shared experiences, she cto realize that this
outwardly resilient man also harbored softness, a side that required protection and care.
Family and emotional bonds were his greatest vulnerabilities.
Loraine understood the tremendous toll the evening's events would have on Marco, deepening her resentment
towards the Bryant family.
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