Chapter 1188

It was only early September and the weather had already started to cool down in many places, but Riverton was still scorchingly hot.

At night time, the sea breeze blew in, and Cornelia took a stroll in the yard. It didn’t take long for her to break into a sweat, yet Marcus hand remained as

cold as ice.

Cornelia, holding his hand, rubbing it as she asked, “Aren’t you taking the medicine Dr. Lester prescribed? Why are your hands still so cold?”

Marcus replied, “It’s a chronic issue, not life-threatening, but it won’t recover that quickly.”

“Have you not been taking the medicine as Dr. Lester instructed? Should we change doctors and get you checked again? If the doctors here don’t work, we can look overseas.” Cornelia said.

“Stop fussing over me. Let’s just

was about to speak, Marcus interrupted her, “Shh! Listen, do you hear

the sound of the sea breeze, the cicadas, and the rhythmic beating of Marcus’ heart. She moved closer

wanted to be alone with him, to try things they had never

his chin touching the

her name, not Nelly like her family did,

eyes met his deep gaze, “Do you have something to

asked “What do you want to

what you really think Cornelia

one day

could my life be without you.” Cornelia didn’t like this

what if.”

answered, “There’s no

one can keep their promises 100% of the time, no

might, but you won’t.” She trusted him like that. She’d rather believe she would change, rather than

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