Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 589

She leaned on Marcus‘ shoulder, too scared to even lift her head, pleading, “President Hartley. I beg you, get me outta here”

Snakes were Comelia’s worst nightmare, no doubt about it. She saw one when she was a kid and had nightmares for days Scared out of her wits, she didn’t give a hoot about acting ladylike She just clung to Marcus like a lifeline, only letting go once they were out of that hellhole

Even though Cornelia didn’t want to let go, Marcus held her even tighter. He liked the fact that Cornelia needed him. He lifted her up gently, so she could lean better against him, “Hold on tight, don’t fall off. I’ll get you out of here”

Marcus carried Cornelia a good distance before she dared to peek back at where they’d come from No sign of that creepy snake, she breathed a sigh of relief

Only then did she realize she was holding onto Marcus tight. She could smell the faint minty fragrance on him, as well as feel his body heat.

Her heart pounded, felt like it was about to jump out of her throat.

Cornelia hastily slid down from Marcus, “President Hartley, 1

she hadn’t realized how

good at hiding his feelings. He

happened, Comelia tried to act normal too. But her face was as red as

said, “I have the gardener tidy up the

Hartley what would you like

had to earn

along. “Breakfast is already taken care of, and you don’t have to get up early. The holiday

500

they do, but about their own worth. I don’t want to eat their food. I want to eat yours, that shows you’re important to me You’re so

“Am I that important

was because she was his wife, and that made her very

further on this topic. She changed the subject again, “President Hartley. Can I ask, how much does Finn charge you for a

answered. “Take a

pay 500 a

took a bold guess, “A

chef like Finn with a grand, this girl sure lacked

Marcus said, “Guess again.”