Chapter 323

Debra stood calmly, her voice steady. “This is between Marion and Cathryn. We shouldn’t interfere.”

“But Marion likes you,” Erica insisted, throwing her hands up in frustration. “Cathryn is just causing a scene. Marion never once said he wanted to marry her or even liked her. She’s just putting on a show, acting like she’s the victim. Didn’t you see how those passersby looked at you?” They acted as if Debra had done something bad to Cathryn, though the whole thing had nothing to do with her.

Erica stomped her foot and continued, “If it weren’t for her father, Marion wouldn’t have paid her any attention.”

Debra shrugged, but her gaze betrayed her as she glanced at Marion and Cathryn. Cathryn attempted to grab Marion’s arm, but he deftly sidestepped her.

“Do you dislike me touching you that much?” she asked, dropping her eyes.

Marion replied indifferently, “I promised Shawn that you’d be safe for the rest of your life, but if you keep pushing me, I’ll have to break that promise.”

Cathryn recoiled, her bravado faltering. She knew that Marion wasn’t one to make empty threats. When her father was alive, he often called upon Marion to deal with troublesome individuals. Marion defied the rules; he wasn’t known for his patience or mercy.

He turned to Randy and said, “Take Miss Bernard back.”

Randy blinked, confused. “Back where?”

Marion shot him a look, and understanding dawned on Randy’s face. “Oh, you mean back abroad? But that’s out of the question.”

Marion frowned, his impatience growing. Before he could press the issue, Cathryn, seemingly overwhelmed by emotion, apologized. Erica, noticing Debra’s darkening mood, voiced her concern about the incident's potential repercussions. Debra remained silent, her feelings evident in her expression.