Chapter 0334

Chapter 0334

For the first time in years, Marcus felt an anxiety attack creeping in. With no other option, he called Frederick. It was late at night, but like Matthew, Frederick knew his bosses well and had been expecting the call, though it was clear from the delay that something was wrong.

“What’s going on, my friend?” Frederick asked.

“Matthew, I need someone to talk to…” Marcus’s voice trembled on the other end of the line.

“Of course! Where should I meet you?”

“I’m coming to your house…”

“Alright. Are you okay? Where’s Valerie?”

thinking about

calm. Come over, and we’ll talk. Meanwhile, I’ll see if I can find out

his hair wild, evidence of his anxiety’s toll. When Frederick saw him, he didn’t say a word, just pulled him into a hug. Scenes like this had been common. back when they lived in Coravela, before they found Valerie. After finding her, Marcus had started to heal; his anxiety attacks

build today. I saw fear and hate in Valerie’s eyes. I know she’s not going to forgive me. I don’t know what to do… It wasn’t supposed to

she chose you. She could’ve stayed single, but she didn’t. Remember, she’s been through a marriage before–a terrible one, but

I want to talk to her. Do you know where she is? I searched the streets near the hotel like a madman, but I couldn’t find

IF

if you give her some space. You’re both upset. Tell me what happened. Why all the drama? You two

isn’t Peter’s daughter. My daughter my Serenity–is Maximus

coming! But did you ask Valerie why she never

even remember questioning her. I just… I let jealousy take

over

Of what?

that had triggered his jealousy. Frederick listened intently, trying to understand how a couple as solid as Marcus and Valerie could be on the brink of separation. Frederick saw the bigger picture: while Valerie had made a mistake by hiding the truth, there had to be more to it. She wouldn’t just decide to leave so abruptly. For Marcus, this was the first time Frederick had seen him so consumed by jealousy. It was an emotion Marcus had never displayed, not even

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