In Love, Never Say Never

He replied, “The signing ceremony. What is it?”

Worried that I was disturbing, I murmured, “Nothing, just calling for no particular reason. I’ll call you back later.”

Before I ended the call, he added, “It’s no problem at all. Go ahead, I’m listening.”

“Can you get me a new set of clothes? I’m going out to meet a friend.”

“Sure,” he answered before hesitating a moment. “Who are you going out with?”

“Someone I met on the plane. You don’t know her but don’t worry. I will be careful.”

After a brief silence, he replied, “Alright, remember to drop me a message when you go out. Also, send me the address so that I can pick you up.”

I grunted in acknowledgment and ended the call.

Not long after, someone knocked on the room door. It was Joseph.

His expression was as icy as usual. When he saw me open the door, he explained, “Mrs. Fuller, Mr. Fuller had me bring these clothes for you.”

I nodded and received them. “Thank you!”

He left after acknowledging my thanks.

Back in the room, I got myself changed.

me that she

I was stunned to see a

saw Marcus coldly looking in my

same time, I wondered if he was the

the front passenger seat called out.

regaining my senses, I got

“This

just now, I shook

saw Marcus, I suppressed the burning questions I had

At the restaurant.

She held Marcus’ hand and suggested, “Marcus, why

at me. “Ms. Stovall,

anything,” I replied. Faced with someone I thought was dead and watching him act as if nothing happened, I couldn’t even begin to describe

had a lot to say. However, Marcus’ responses always lacked enthusiasm. As I didn’t have

Stovall?” Marcus asked in a

“Oh no, I just had dinner at the hotel before I came,

his eyebrows, Marcus pointed out the elephant in the room. “Ms. Stovall, you seem to be

him before I shook my head. “No, Mr.

Marcus, your face lost all color. What’s wrong?” Camelia asked

also be afraid to see someone rise from the dead in front of

my emotions, I shook my head. “It’s not that. I’m just feeling under the weather. Why don’t both

as I spoke, I stood up