Chapter 221: He Hopes She Will Forget

Chapter 221: He Hopes She Will Forget

(Elena Blackwood’s POV)

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I entered the restaurant in the evening, surprised to find only Marcus waiting for me. The private dining chamber was empty of other guests.

He stood in the dim lamplight wearing a crisp white shirt with sleeves rolled up to his wrists, lighting candles on the table. Behind him, floor–to–ceiling windows revealed the city’s enchanting nighttime silhouette, neon lights reflecting against the darkness.

In the past, such a romantic scene might have moved me. Now I only felt puzzled.

I slowed my pace and walked to my seat. “What does this mean?”

Marcus extinguished the candle in his hand and smiled faintly. “It’s been a long time since we had a proper meal alone together. I thought being formal would be better.”

“Such formality isn’t necessary,” I replied, keeping my voice neutral.

He hummed in agreement, then added, “Perhaps this is my last time?”

His words stunned me. Was he trying to gain my sympathy? I pulled out my chair and sat

down.

I retorted. “Don’t talk as if you’re about

his golden eyes catching the candlelight. “Can I understand that to mean you couldn’t bear to see me

my hand. “You’re boring.” I called a server over to order while

meal, I noticed Marcus barely touched his venison. He

a proper

fork halfway to my mouth, without immediately

we could make up for

Chapter 221: He

are you trying to say?” I asked, setting

a proper mating ceremony,”

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of a mating ceremony darkened my mood instantly. I put

what you wanted to

smiled bitterly. “In this world, some things cannot be made up

he gripped his utensils. He forced out a “hmm” in a

unpleasantness of the past,” he added, not meeting my

my smile and leaned forward. “What gives you the right to ask

burning with an emotion I couldn’t name. “I hope

occurred,” I replied

left without finishing my meal.

later, I submitted the evidence provided by Rachel

officers reviewed the surveillance footage, one of them frowned. “Why

at that time,” I

glances before turning back to me. “Since the indent didn’t occur within our jurisdiction, we’ll contact the Central Territory enforcement station for investigation. If the facts are

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