Chapter 0176

[The past, Hesperia]

“Mr.

Bartz, you found me. What do you want? The last time I saw you, you were very clear–you couldn’t help me any more than you already had. I’m immensely grateful to you; thanks to your help, my daughter and I are still alive. But ever since Peter died, I swore I’d have nothing more to do with you or anyone connected to your world,” Mary said, feeling exposed and cornered.

Inside, she was a storm of nerves, but she knew she had to appear strong–for herself and for her daughter, Serenity. She needed to make it clear that she didn’t want to have anything to do with anyone or anything related to Valentia.

“Mary, can I invite you for a coffee so we can talk calmly? I promise I won’t take more of your time than necessary,” Marcus offered.

“Don’t you realize I’m at the hospital because of my child? I don’t have time for coffee.”

in good hands,” Marcus said. “She’s already here, and the

As for me, I’m just waiting for my friend to wake up. We were in an accident, honestly, I need to sit down and rest.” He

Your financial help was a blessing during my pregnancy, but if you want to be

seen in Galea. Though young, her demeanor had hardened, and it was clear she didn’t trust anyone connected to the Palmer family. She

quickly, but I need to get back to my baby. As you can see, it’s just the two of us, and I won’t leave her alone.

I did, but the situation was spiraling out of control. I was shattered, and I couldn’t show that–not in front of the Palmers, who

of a sad, wounded boy. Her anger and her sharp words began

all insisted on deciding what should happen, ignoring the opinions of the grieving woman who should have had

tears filled her eyes. She swallowed hard and gently placed her hand

Marcus’s arm.

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