Loraine will be safe under my care. | will make sure she gets hsecurely. There's no need for you to worry.”
Loraine was left dumbstruck. She wanted to protest but it was too late.
She felt a sense of despair as she realized that her family would now believe that she had left the cemetery to
meet Marco. The situation felt hopeless.
After Marco's declaration, a brief silence ensued from Rowan, a sign of his surprise.
Why was Marco with Loraine at this hour? Wasn't she supposed to be at the cemetery? How did she end up with
Marco?
A flurry of questions whirled in Rowan’s mind but he didn’t lose his cool. In a cautious tone, he asked, “Marco,
why are you accompanying
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Lorrie? Where exactly are you two?”
Marco maintained his composure, replying casually, “I ran into Loraine at the cemetery while | was there to pay
my respects.”
Rowan’s worry intensified at this revelation.
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So, Loraine ran into him at the cemetery, and they were together now?
Night had fallen. Where were they exactly? Why hadn't there been any updates?
Judging by Loraine’s character, Rowan managed to keep his tone steady, masking his anger as he asked, “Where
are you two?”
In a panic, Loraine clasped Marco's arm, shaking her head. She couldn't possibly tell Rowan they were at a
hospital!
Marco, a slight twinkle in his eyes, replied nonchalantly, “We left the cemetery and decided to grab a bite.”
A silence followed, with Rowan refraining from an immediate response
This momentary pause engulfed Loraine in a wave of fear.
Being an army man, Rowan was adept at catching liars!
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She cast a reproachful glare at Marco, blaming him for answering the call and complicating her situation further.
But now, Rowan must see through Marco’s words.
However, Rowan appeared to trust Marco’s words without questioning their whereabouts. He even permitted
Marco to accompany her home
“Be sure to get Lorrie hsafe and sound. If anything happens to her you'll answer to me!”
Marco recognized that this was Rowan extending a gesture of acceptance to him, tolerating his presence due to
a shift in perception. Could this be Rowan giving him a chance?
With a smile, he nodded. “Of course, sir. I'll make sure Loraine is safe.”
After ending the call, he handed the phone back to Loraine, amused by her wide-eyed disbelief.