Chapter 1178

“See you tomorrow!” Cornelia said, hanging up the phone reluctantly. Then she heard Marcus’ soothing voice, “You hang up first.

“No, you hang up first.” Cornelia responded.

Marcus went silent for a few seconds before finally hanging up.

It had only been two days, but for some reason, Cornelia felt like it had been ages since she had last seen Marcus.

So, when she heard he was coming back tomorrow, she was absolutely thrilled, her appetite suddenly returning for lunch.

Grandpa Augustine was delighted to see her in such high spirits, “What did that lad Marcus say to you? You’ve been grinning from ear to ear ever since you got off the phone with him.”

“He’s coming back tomorrow.” Cornelia replied.

soon?” Grandpa Augustine

feels like he’s been gone forever.” Cornelia

you play it cool for once?

how much I miss him” Cornelia insisted, believing that a

Augustine conceded, “But what exactly was Marcus doing in France that he needed to

was an explosion at our French branch. Many employees were injured or killed. Both of us went there to handle the aftermath and were so busy we didn’t even make it home for New Year’s. We’re coming back once

deal with

child is not. You’ve known Marcus for a long time, you know how he is. Cross him, and you’re in for a world of hurt, but he

“That lad Marcus, he’s flawless

unable to speak, nodded vigorously. After quickly swallowing her food, she said. “You’re spot on, Grandpa Augustine. I’ve never met a man more handsome than

at her comment, That’s love making you blind. He’s your husband, of course you think he’s

can’t state the obvious?” Cornelia

laughed heartily,

the best man in

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