NovelUSAChapter 388: Marissa had not anticipated running into Derek there.
However, she quickly understood it wasn't a coincidence; he had intentionally waited for her there. The bruises from the beating he had received from Charles' men still marked his face. He was wearing a black wig, and his complexion appeared sullen and worn out.
Marissa sighed in resignation, "Derek, I never knew you were such a glutton for punishment. I've hit you every tyou've provoked me. It's happened several times now, hasn't it? Are you addicted to getting beaten, or do you think I won't have the nerve to finish you off?" Derek no longer displayed his usual arrogance; his eyes were filled with sorrow. Ever since Marissa had been revealed as Only, he had been tormented by conflicting emotions.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThat was why he had waited outside Connor's house, hoping to confront her. When he saw Marissa rush out of Daniels Manor, he followed her. He had watched her get into Xander's car and witnessed the accident. Then, he had trailed them to this place.
"Why did you deceive me, Marissa?" Derek's voice trembled with grievance.
Litest chapters in glnov☐☐☐☐ Marissa frowned. "What are you talking about?" "Why didn't you tellyou were the legendary artist, Only? If I had known, I never would have abandoned you." Marissa's lips twitched. She hadn't expected him to bring up that old issue. However, everything that had transpired between them was water under the bridge. She felt no need to explain herself to him. But Derek was relentless.
"Say something, Marissa! Why did you hide that from me?" Marissa couldn't help but laugh. Derek was acting as if she had committed sgreat betrayal.
Annoyance surged within her. "Back then, when I was just a village girl, you and your family were always afraid that I'd run off with another man. If I had told you I was Only, your family would have been even more anxious and on edge. I did it for their peace of mind." Derek was at a loss for words. His eyes welled up with tears. "Why did you insist on marrying me, then?" Marissa pressed her lips together, unwilling to waste more ton him. That promise had dissolved the moment he had discarded her. Derek no longer held any significance in her life. She saw no reason to continue this conversation.
As she pondered how to rid herself of Derek, Xander emerged from another lounge. Having taken a shower and changed into a fresh suit, he looked dashing and full of energy. The Hoffmans certainly had excellent genes.
Seeing her, Xander grinned and trotted over. "Chief!" "Ahem! Xander!" Marissa quickly coughed to stop him.
Only then did Xander notice Derek. He immediately adjusted his greeting. "Tiffany, babe." Xander's voice made Marissa's lips twitch, sending goosebumps all over her body.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDerek gaped at them in shock. "Everyone in our circle said Mr. Hoffman had gone to the Nash family to propose to you for marriage. So it's true?" Naturally, Xander retorted, "That's true, of course. Tiffany has consented to our date. Why? Mr. Derek Daniels, do you have any objections?" Derek and Xander were the sage, but Xander was raised in a wealthy family, whereas Derek had endured hardships and poverty. They had quite different temperaments. Xander had a wild appearance but was also refined and elegant. Derek, though, appeared too intricate to characterize.
Xander's confident response made Derek clench his fists and purse his lips. His expression was a swirl of emotions, unreadable to anyone. Marissa, uninterested in deciphering his thoughts, turned and left the scene decisively. Xander followed close behind.
Derek watched them walk away, his eyes reddening. Once outside the mall, Marissa pushed thoughts of Derek completely out of her mind.
Marissa got back into the car and took the passenger se seat "Xander if you're driving. If you drive into a ditch again, I'll chop off your legs."
Xander smiled cheekily while sitting in the driver's seat, "No worries, Chief Instructor. I Ο uctor. I just enjoyed the happiest shopping experience ever. I'm in a good mood now, and I can steer the car in the right direction."
Suddenly, Marissa heard the message tone of her phone. Shen ignored him and lowered her head to check it. Much to her surprise, it was a message from Aelfric to Tiffany
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