Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 929

Zack continued, “Granny Rebecca’s sudden death hit Nelly hard, you know?”

“Yeah, I know, replied Marcus

“And you’re still texting away?” Zack flared up, not giving Marcus a chance to speak.

He let out a stream of thoughts like a machine gun, “Nelly seemed okay aside from the initial shock of Granny Rebecca’s passing You think just because she’s acting fine, she’s really fine? Nope! I’ve known her for over twenty years, I know her better than you. I’m sure, right now, Nelly’s going through hell. She might even be sobbing alone under her blanket

Marcus calmly replied, “What if

was what Marcus had in mind, which was why he sent Cornelia messages and distracted Cornelia with other things. He

her pain for her, so all he could do was help her sort out other issues and keep an eye on her mood, so she

somewhat awkwardly. “You’re texting Nelly? Why don’t I believe

replied, “Do

hard,

Marcus ignored him.

and we grew up togethe. We’re tight. She trusts me. I’m older than her by a

went on and on, trying to prove to Marcus how important he was to Cornelia. But he was shot down by Marcus with a simple, “I’m her husband, the one

struck Zack’s heart with a hammer, shattering it and leaving him

texting Cornelia. He wasn’t much for small talk, but he made an effort to find topics Cornelia might be interested in, helping

night passed slowly as they chatted.