Chapter 412

Honestly, Comelia wasn’t keen on staying at Marcus’s place. Even though Marcus had told her many times to make herself at home, it was just not the same as being in her own crib, My friends are waiting for me back home, Patricia.

Checking the time, Marcus said, Just crash here for the night. Get some rest and come with me to discuss an important project

tomorrow.

With that said, Comelia had no choice but to stay.

After freshening up, she texted Jeremy from bed: [Jeremy, I’ve made it to Riverton.]

After sending the message, she waited for a reply. When none came, she felt a bit down. Most of the time, she was the one reaching out to Jeremy, who hardly ever initiated any conversations.

today but didn’t even bother to

tired but suddenly, very thirsty. She got out of bed and went downstairs to

with the help of the stairway light, she recognized Marcus sitting in the dark. He sat there like a statue, his eyes empty behind his silver–framed glasses, as if

up to him and

answer. It was as if

okay?” She asked, tapping him lightly on the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her arm and twisted it behind her.

me! Ouch!” She said

genteel with his glasses on, but he was

recognizing her face, Marcus’s eyes cleared up a bit, “Cornelia?”

her face, Cornelia nodded, “President Hartley, it’s me. Could you please let go of my arm? I

it.

his grip and

moved her arm around. It seemed okay. “No.”

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