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.]

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 hardly ever initiated any conversations.

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

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

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

walked up to him and

no answer. It

the shoulder. Like a startled beast, he

me! Ouch!” She

with his glasses on, but he was surprisingly strong. Cornelia

recognizing her face, Marcus’s eyes cleared up a bit, “Cornelia?”

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

it.”

he loosened his grip and checked her arm,

around. It seemed okay.

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