Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

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.]

a bit down. Most of the time, she was the one

she was coming back to Riverton today but didn’t even bother to

She got out of bed

was 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 was soulless. It was heartbreaking.

him and gently

was no response. She called again, but still no answer. It was as if he was lost in another world.

the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he grabbed her arm and twisted it behind her.

Ouch!” She said

but he was surprisingly strong. Cornelia felt like her arm

and recognizing her face, Marcus’s eyes cleared

streaming down her face, Cornelia nodded, “President Hartley, it’s me. Could you please let

it.”

didn’t release her, but he loosened his grip and

her arm around. It seemed okay.