Goodbye, My Love

When Marco finally released her, his face was flushed, his usually cold eyes softened by tenderness. He seemed as affected by the kiss as she was.

“I’m. I’m out of breath,” Loraine managed to stammer, her voice trembling.

Marco’s response was a quiet chuckle, one hand supporting her while the other caressed her back, eliciting a shiver.

In the midst of this charged moment, an innocent child’s voice rang out, startling them both. “Angel Sister, what are you doing? Your face is so red! Are you feverish?”

Loraine felt as though she had been doused with cold water, stiffening as she spotted several little faces peeking from a nearby classroom, their eyes wide with curiosity.

With a sudden sense of urgency, she pulled away from Marco’s embrace, her face flaming.

coughed lightly, trying to regain his composure. He

playing a game that only adults can

with anxiety. The Last thing she

a bad

Angela’s Library

to probe further, but Loraine shot Marco a warning

turned and made her way back to her

a finger to his lips in a gesture for the children to keep their secret, then followed Loraine at a more leisurely

her, recognizing

he walked, his mind turned to more serious matters. Loraine clearly had her own intentions regarding the Cooper family, and he had always respected her autonomy. He would offer his assistance but would

a number on his phone, which was answered promptly. His voice, infused with

taking action against the