The Mafia Heiress's Comeback: She's More Than You Think novel Chapter 294

Chapter 294 The Kiss

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“Wow! They actually kissed!”

“How adorable! That’s so romantic!”

“Reminds me of young love back in my teenage years.”

Amid the clamor, Sawyer stole a glance at Maren. He caught her blushing deeply as she kissed his cheek. Their eyes briefly met, and Maren averted her gaze, her cheeks still warm with embarrassment.

She withdrew from him and, with a rush typical of a shy young woman, hurried away from the gathering.

Maren quickly ducked into a small, empty room in the estate.

“Sorry, everyone,” Sawyer said to the gathering, his voice a mix of happiness and slight embarrassment. “Maren isn’t used to being so affectionate in front of so many people. Even when it’s just the two of us, we usually keep the lights off. I hope you all understand.”

“Of course! We completely understand!”

“Don’t stress her! She seemed really uncomfortable.”

“It’s rare to find such innocence these days. Lucien, you’ve got a gem there. It was touching to see how bashful

she was.”

“Truly, she’s a keeper! Lucien, make sure you treat her right.”

This event had significantly altered the Marshall family’s perception of Maren, casting her in a new, more favorable light.

Maren’s sincere display of affection had melted away any lingering doubts.

This genuine moment resonated deeply.

Every person in the room, well–versed in the nuances of romantic gestures, recognized the true innocence in her demeanor. It was the kind of genuine emotion that only a young woman deeply affected by love could show. The women present rallied around Maren, each recalling the emotional purity of their younger days.

The event’s focus shifted dramatically. What had started as a celebration for Calvert’s birthday had morphed into a showcase of support and admiration for Maren

Everyone now embraced her.

She was a member of the underworld. Yet, the Marshall family didn’t seem to mind at all.

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Their plan had been to embarrass Maren and Lucien with a forced public display of affection, expecting it to b uncomfortable and revealing

They had underestimated Maren’s imagination. A simple peck on the cheek had brilliantly defined the finerton, leaving them no justification to detain her.

Higgs was visibly frustrated, muttering, “She’s too cunning,”

The moment had slipped through his fingers.

He had assured Calvert of a guaranteed victory, yet now he stood empty handed, while Maren had won the approval of most of the Marshall family.

Calvert would surely be displeased with him.

Indeed, as Higgs glanced at Calvert, the disapproval was unmistakable on his face.

They had planned to discredit Maren and Lucien’s relationship as fake, providing grounds to banish her from the Marshall family. Instead, Maren had turned the tables, winning over many allies within the family with her grace and tact at the banquet.

Lucien’s father couldn’t hide his delight.

“I was worried Lucien would never settle down, but he’s found a remarkable woman.”

Edwin felt a surge of joy unlike any before.

He had long hoped Lucien would commit to a respectable partner, though his suggestions had been consistently spurned, often driving a wedge between them.

Yet, Lucien had chosen Maren, a woman of evident quality, on his own.

Leon, on the other hand, stood aside quietly, his discontent barely concealed by a curt grunt.

Edwin ignored him completely.

For the remainder of the evening, Maren was the focal point of every conversation. The guests of the Marshall family lavished her with accolades, creating a buoyant and admiring atmosphere.

“We’ve been too harsh in our judgment of the underworld. Not all its denizens are malevolent. Miss Morgan is a prime example of that.”

“Indeed, a woman of her caliber is like a fantasy that one scarcely dares to entertain.”

“Upon my first encounter with her, I confess, my thoughts were not honorable. Reflecting on it now, I’m ashamed for even contemplating tainting such innocence.”