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

mother’s wishes. His stay in that run-down

could he endure

are you

grasp Marcus’ arm, but his face altered, and he yanked her hand away

she asked, taken aback and feeling a flush

to engage in conversation with you now.

arm hurt?” Rhea

further explanation, Marcus continued on his way towards the building, leaving Rhea

her heel, Rhea

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