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Chapter 803
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Marcus told Cornelia, “Skyler’s a grown up now, and you’re just her friend You don’t have to carry the world on your
shoulder for her
Cornelia wanted to say something but Marcus cut her off, “Skyler wants her freedom and she broke up with Zavier
to stand on her own two feet What’s the difference if I send someone to watch over her, to help her out? That
might not be the freedom she’s after
Comelia tried to interject. “What if
Marcus cut her off again, “You’re worried about her getting into trouble? Can’t fend for herself if she can’t find
work? Any of us could end up in hot water, but the chances are slim to none. If it does happen, well, that’s just life.
We all face the same struggles, like not being able to find a job and make ends meet. Take you, for instance, without
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇta job you can’t even put food on the table. Who else is gonna help you out apart from your kin? Skyler wants her
freedom, doesn’t want to be a burden on anyone Every decision she’s making now is her own. You should trust her
and wish her well. No need to worry your pretty head over it.”
Marcus words left Comelia at a loss for words
Just then, Zavier walked up, a newly lit cigarette in his hand, “Mrs. Hartley, could we have a little chat?”
Comelia eyed Zavier warily and moved to stand in front of Marcus, “I don’t think we’ve got anything to talk about!”
“Are you sure about that?” Zavier asked, “I think we’ve got plenty to talk about Like my wife, Skyler‘
“Mr. Rivera, you look like you could use a good night’s sleep You should head back to your hotel Marcus ushered
Cornelia away without even saying goodbye to the other couples.
Both of them had been drinking and couldn’t drive, so Marcus had already called for a driver.
The driver, Austin, asked, “Mr. Hartley, where to?”
“To the old house To keep his promise to his grandma, Marcus decided to stay at the old house for at least two
weeks. He didn’t want to let the old lady down.
“Right away” Austin nodded and then drove off.
Marcus immediately raised the partition in the car, separating the front from the back. He then patted the seat next
to him, “Come here
Cornelia was a little nervous, “Maybe we should wait until we get home, you know
Marcus laughed. “What do you think I want to do?”
Cornelia didn’t respond. She thought he wanted to kiss her..
When Cornelia didn’t move, Marcus leaned in close to her, resting his head on her shoulder, “Cornelia, I’m beat
Mind if I take a nap on your shoulder?”
Cornelia didn’t respond. Turned out he just wanted to use her shoulder as a pillow She felt a bit silly for
overthinking.
Marcus fell asleep on her shoulder in no time. He had stayed up with her all night by her grandma’s side and had
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmbeen running around all day. He must be exhausted
Thinking about this, Cornelia felt a pang of sympathy for him. Not wanting to wake him, she kept still until they
reached the Hartley Mansion.
When they arrived, Marcus was still asleep. Cornelia told Austin to go rest and she would stay in the car with him for
a while.
Austin understood and left without asking any questions.
Cornelia looked down at Marcus, taking in his long eyelashes under the frame of his glasses, his sharp features.
Even from this close, it was hard to tear her eyes away from him.
Cornelia wondered more than once if she would have agreed to marry him if he hadn’t been so good looking when
her grandma suggested the idea.
She probably wouldn’t have
Although people always said not to judge a book by its cover, it was human nature to be attracted to beautiful
things. Even when it came to finding a job, good–looking men. and women definitely got more attention.
Just as Cornelia was lost in her thoughts, Marcus lazily opened his eyes and their eyes met.
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