Cordelia assumed that Marcus would hug her and keep her in his warm and secure embrace, but seconds ticked by, and she did not get the sense of security she anticipated.

She widened her eyes when she saw Marcus actually approaching Giselle and extending a hand!

Cordelia’s heart thumped, and all her blood seemed to be rushing to her head.

“See? Men are realistic too.” Someone snickered. “Ms. Lawler doesn’t have a good reputation, but she’s a real heiress. How could Cordelia compare to her?”

“Sigh, her own husband’s helping another woman in public… Cordelia’s so pitiful. She treasures the man so much, but now…”

“That’s why you can’t dote on men!”

Cordelia’s mind went blank as she stood frozen, feeling a pang in her heart.

“Honey, you—”

Ms. Lawler.” Marcus smiled and turned to Giselle. “Are

the affection, Giselle quickly caught

I’m fine now with your concern!” Giselle smiled widely. “Handsome, let’s dance? I could tell

Cordelia bit her lips with tears

not push Giselle away but held her hand

brow, her gaze at Cordelia

my hand a lot?” Marcus’ voice

long captivated. “Of

when this hand has

jolted and looked appalled,

used to approach me in the past, and I used this

“You—”

wanted to pry her hand off, but Marcus gripped her wrist tight. The man’s

a smile, “Ms. Lawler,

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