Chapter 655:

Memories of the mall encounter resurfaced, along with Carrie’s sharp words about Aliza. Marina clenched her fists, silently cursing Aliza.

Her thoughts were interrupted by a voice from the house. “Miss Webster, where have you been? Mrs. Webster is asking where the gifts should go.”

Marina stiffened, her composure returning. “Reece, I should head inside to help,” she said, her tone quieter now. A shy blush crept across her cheeks as she glanced at Carrie, words hovering on her lips. But instead of speaking, she turned and followed the servant, her apology swallowed by her pride. Halfway inside, she glanced back at Carrie.

She tried to apologize, but the words seemed stuck in her throat. In the end, she just walked on inside.

As Marina disappeared into the house, Carrie turned to Reece with a playful grin. “Reece, you’re really popular with the ladies.” Arion, ever the troublemaker, mimicked her teasing tone. “Indeed.”

Reece remained expressionless, brushing off their remarks with a flat tone. “Stop talking bullshit. She’s just like a sister to me. Besides, she moved away when she was younger, and we lost contact.”

take a lot of courage to hold onto feelings for someone for so many

Another car pulled up beside them, and Camille stepped out,

brings you fresh

space in one car, Camille had come

of the Webster family. She’s apparently a childhood

had emerged from the car behind Camille. “Remember

into his usual gentle smile. “I don’t

“Didn’t you meet Marina when

running into her were slim. Besides, even if I did, I wouldn’t

“You’re right. That was

the housekeeper. She turned to leave, but a

memory of how Aliza had misled her into believing Carrie was romantically involved with Reece resurfaced with brutal clarity. Because of that lie, Marina had confronted Carrie

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