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.]

message, she waited for a reply. When none came, she felt a bit down. Most of the time, she was the one reaching out to Jeremy, who

back to Riverton today but didn’t even bother to check if she had arrived safely.

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

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

to him and gently called, “President

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

shoulder. Like a startled

me! Ouch!” She said

but he was surprisingly

her face, Marcus’s eyes

Cornelia nodded, “President Hartley, it’s me. Could you please

it.”

he loosened his grip

moved her arm around. It

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