Please behave My Lord novel Chapter 278

Chapter 278: Gratitude

-Mari, my body is fine now and I can still take it. But what about Grandma? Do you think she can take that public opinion?

Saying this, Clara looked at the tonic on the side and thought of something. She frowned and said:

-You know how good Grandma is to you. Although she herself is not feeling well, she has asked me to bring you a tonic and to comfort you. Mari, can you bear to be hurt?

Mariana's hand clenched into a fist and the sharp nails dug into her palm, making her feel pain. But this pain could not relieve her depression.

-So, what should I do? -Mariana stammered.

His face was very pale.

Seeing Mariana in this state, Clara let out a sigh of relief. She was glad that Mariana had succumbed and felt sorry for her. But in the end, she gritted her teeth and said in a deep voice:

-Mari, you should know how to be grateful. Now you should withdraw from the competition and admit the scandal. Since Mr. Durán has already said that, it means that he has already fallen in love with someone else. In that case, why are you still with him? You should divorce him.

After a pause, Clara continued:

-I've arranged everything for you after that too. After you and Mr. Duran get divorced, I'll quit too. We'll find a place where no one knows us and start our lives over. At that time, you will continue designing and I will take care of the family. After that, you can find a trustworthy person to marry. Then my life will be considered complete.

When Mariana heard his words, she felt a great sadness and coldness envelop her.

Mariana helplessly released the hands she had been holding tightly and the pain suddenly disappeared, making her feel very empty.

He raised his head and looked directly at the woman in front of him.

His face was already covered with fine lines from years of exertion. A few gray hairs were interspersed among his black hair. His skin was also much darker. Even her hands were very rough. The beautiful look of her youth seemed to be completely gone.

Thanks to Grandma, they had been able to lead a quiet life without being harassed by their father and without debtors coming to their door. However, it seemed that the excitement between them had also faded.

-Mom, is that what you really think? -Mariana asked coldly.

In the end, however, he only let out a sigh.

Stunned, Clara frowned and looked at Mariana.

-Mari, I'm doing all this for your own good. Don't you really like designing? Wouldn't it be nice if you could pursue your design dreams when we leave here? If we leave these people, no one will insult you on the internet, right? -she said doubtfully.

Hearing his words, Mariana laughed, but that smile seemed somewhat somber and bitter.

-Mom, are you really doing this for my sake? I feel like I don't know you anymore. You seem to have become a stranger. I don't understand. I really don't understand...

His words made Clara shudder hard and feel her heart ache.