Chapter 1129

"When Debra returned to the room, she saw Marion trying to get out of bed and

walk.

She hurried over to support him. ""The doctor said you shouldn't be moving around

right now. Why aren't you listening?""

Marion brushed it off. ""My physical condition is better than most people's. I'll heal

faster.""

""Cut the nonsense,"" Debra retorted. ""The venom may have been neutralized, but

you're still weak. Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You're eager to go

back and retaliate against the Buchan family.""

The mention of the Buchan family made Marion pause, realizing she must've

interrogated Robert.

""So, you know.""

""Of course, I know. Think you could handle things without me finding out?""

She tapped his forehead and said, ""You didn't have to fight them. If Theda wants

the Nichols Group so badly, let her have it. I don't care.""

""I know,"" Marion said, brushing a strand of her hair behind her ear. ""I just don't

want anyone to steal your things.""

He could feel Debra's obsession with the Nichols Group. He wanted to get it for

her and make her happy.

""Robert told me something,"" Debra revealed. ""He said that when you first

approached me, it wasn't just because you were interested in me. Rather, it was

because I was Juan's wife, and you married me to take the top position in Seamar

City.""

Marion grew anxious, which was rare. ""No, I didn't.""

""No?"" Debra asked deliberately, observing his expression. ""Then was it just

because you found me attractive?""

She sighed and added, ""Were there no beautiful ladies overseas? Why me? Love

at first sight?""

""It's destiny," Marion said softly. ""I

won't deny that at first, I was drawn

to you because you were Juan's

wife. But never wanted to use you.

That night at the auction, when I

deliberately challenged you, it was to

get your attention. When you were

kidnapped, I realized how much I

cared about you. Debra, you're the

one I want to spend my life with. I

would never use you for anything.

Compared to you, status, money,

and power meant nothing.""

Debra was touched, though she hid

her feelings well behind a cool

expression. ""Men always know how

to say sweet things, but action

speaks louder than words. Let's see

what you'll do.""

""Okay,"" Marion replied, his answer so quick it almost startled her.

""Think carefully. You agreed too quickly. Life's long, and if you ever fail me..."" she

said.

Marion spoke solemnly. ""If I ever do that, you're free to take my life.""

""I don't need your life."" Debra covered his mouth. ""But if you stop loving me, I will

walk away without looking back.""

""I won't give you that chance,"" Marion said, taking her hand.

Just as he leaned down to kiss her,

she suddenly pushed him back,

""Wait. The doctor said you can't

exercise right now.""

Marion chuckled, his kiss landing on her forehead. ""I'll get better soon, and then

we'll go back."""