Cordelia suddenly stopped cutting the meat and bit her lip. A complicated expression flashed through her tiny, pretty face.

Her eyes turned red after falling into a moment of silence. Tears were pouring.

“I’m sorry… I’ve been deceiving you. I’m not Yelena, but Cordelia. I’m not the Jenners’ heiress. I’m just a disgraceful illegitimate daughter. I’m poor…

“If you’re mad, I’m willing to make it up to you. Name whatever you want. All I’m asking is not to be mad at my mom and Carter. They don’t know that I married you. I…”

“Whatever I want?” Smirking, Marcus walked to her.

“Huh?”

He was smiling with his eyes. He said with his voice deepened, “My compensation is expensive.”

Cordelia was scared but said with determination. “It’s okay. Just tell me, and I’ll definitely fulfill you.”

Marcus was intrigued. Suddenly, he embraced her slender waist while looking into her bright eyes.

In all seriousness, he enunciated each word. “I want you to compensate me forever.”

Cordelia was stunned.

“What? Is forever too short?” He chuckled. “Then let’s do that for all our lives to come.”

She stared at him for a while. Like a burden being released, she finally smiled, leaned on him coquettishly, and hugged him tightly.

deep voice. “I want you, not some Jenners’ heiress. Also… I didn’t come from a

would

He looked at her with a smile. “You’re

two faint dimples contained

little dejected. The person who had been lying

meat and vegetables back in the fridge. Putting on a pretty dress and holding Marcus’ hand, they

Hotel and sat at the table near the window

a big portion this time which was enough for the

you like!” She chuckled playfully. “I got a raise. I can afford to feed you with the commissions and rewards

nose. “I’ll let you feed me,

“For sure!”

chuckled and ordered two more

the attendant to pack

do that?” Confused, Cordelia looked at him. “Is it not enough for you to eat

these for your mom.” He put

heart skipped

send her the food,”

She felt a lump in her throat and did not know what to say, so she gave

but I’ll visit her myself. You should go ahead and

dimmed.

“My mom… She’s scared of strangers. To be honest, she can’t even recognize me sometimes. If you appear out of nowhere, I’m worried she might

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