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.

influence was far

stay in that run-down neighborhood was a blemish on his otherwise

he endure

you mad at

reached out to grasp Marcus’ arm, but his face altered, and he yanked her

feeling a flush of embarrassment at

answered impatiently, “I don’t have the time or inclination to engage in conversation with you

Rhea inquired, noticing his

towards the building, leaving Rhea to lower

on her heel, Rhea

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