NovelOnlineChapter 2894 To him, being ensnared by a woman, breaking his own rules for her, was folly and he vowed not to repeat.
So, Marcus remained indifferent, even if Melissa sought to talk, to explain herself.
The reasons that she walked away didn't matter anymore; he just no longer desired the relationship.
Fatigue was setting in, even he had his Limits.
Lost in thought, Marcus realized he had unconsciously driven to his old apartment.
Staring at the familiar road sign in the dark, he made no move to turn back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was deep into the night.
He parked at the building's entrance, taking a moment in his car to smoke a cigarette before heading to the elevator.
As the elevator doors opened, he was met with the sight of Melissa, huddled at his doorstep, embracing herself, evidently waiting.
Marcus stared at her intensely.
At the sound, she looked up, her eyes brimming with tears.
Marcus felt a lump form in his throat.
Yet, he remained inside the elevator, watching as the doors closed again, leaving Melissa outside.
The brightness of the lights caused a momentary mutual squint.
's BunnyBookery Melissa's voice was soft, almost pleading as she called out, "Marcus.
" Stepping from the elevator, Marcus fished out his key, his voice icy, "Miss Brown, you seem to be at the wrong door.
As he opened the door, about to enter, Melissa sprang up, clutching his arm.
"I need to talk to you.
The other day, I said what I did because... because..." "You thought it was amusing, right? You assumed I'd always tolerate and forgive you, didn't you? Marcus interjected, his tone biting as he shook off her grasp.
"Look, Melissa, it's over.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThis is what you wanted, isn't it?
Do you find it amusing to deceiveΟ tand again?" Melissa's voice quivered with anxiety.
"I didn't... deceive you.
Marcus, I do care for you.
His gaze on her was piercing, devoid of the warmth and playfulness once v.e.
there.
He withdrew a cigarette, lighting with his head bowed the content is of novelenglish.net!
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