Chapter 323

Debra stood with a calm demeanor, her voice steady as she spoke, "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 feet 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 ha