Chapter 412

Honestly, Comelia wasn’t keen on staying at Marcus’s place. Even though Marcus had told her many times to make herself at home, it was just not the same as being in her own crib, “My friends are waiting for me back home, Patricia.”

Checking the time, Marcus said, “Just crash here for the night. Get some rest and come with me to discuss an important project

tomorrow.”

With that said, Comelia had no choice but to stay.

After freshening up, she texted Jeremy from bed: [Jeremy, I’ve made it to Riverton.]

for a reply. When none came, she felt a bit down. Most of the time, she was

to Riverton today but didn’t even bother to check

bed, she felt tired but suddenly, very thirsty. She got out of

someone sitting quietly in the living room. The lights were off, but with the help of the stairway light, she recognized Marcus sitting in the dark. He sat there like a statue, his eyes empty behind his silver–framed glasses, as if he

up to him and gently called, “President

no response. She called again, but still no answer. It was

okay?” She asked, tapping him lightly on the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her

Ouch!” She

so genteel with his glasses on, but he was surprisingly strong. Cornelia felt like her arm was about to break.

and recognizing her face, Marcus’s

Could you please

it.”

grip and checked her arm,

arm around. It seemed okay. “No.”

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