Rhea’s lips quivered, disheartened by Marcus’ aloofness.

She dropped her gaze and replied, “Recently, you’ve been absent from home, and Mrs. Thomas is quite displeased. She wants you to return. She says it’s filthy and disordered outside.”

She recalled the dreadful incident with Millie at the last party. Her elegant back had been injured, though fortunately without lasting scars, but the pain had lingered for days.

Today, she had planned to inform Marcus about Millie’s actions.

But after seeing his demeanor, she found herself unable to speak.

“I understand,” Marcus responded, his voice devoid of emotion, as he headed towards the building. Rhea bit her lower lip in vexation, hastening to keep pace.

was far too

to have cast aside even his mother’s wishes. His stay in that run-down neighborhood

he

you mad

and he yanked her hand away with force. By unfortunate chance, she had gripped his

feeling a flush of embarrassment at being so

to engage in conversation with you now.

your arm hurt?” Rhea

way towards the building, leaving Rhea to lower her eyelids

her heel, Rhea sought out

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