Rhea’s face fell, hurt by Marcus’ desire to dismiss her as soon as she arrived.

“Are you still mad about last night? I’m truly sorry. I had no idea you were on the phone with Millie. If she misunderstood anything, I’ll go and apologize to her right now.”

Despite her words, she had actually done it deliberately.

“You don’t need to do that,” Marcus replied.

He knew that if Rhea went to find Millie, it would reveal that his wound was not healing. This information would cause unnecessary worry.

Marcus’ face turned grim, and he began to focus on the documents on his desk, paying no attention to Rhea. Left standing alone, embarrassment washed over Rhea, and she walked out of the room silently.

way toward Celeste. Marcus’ indifference had

take long for

see

she asked,

his condition is actually getting worse.” Rhea

brow furrowed in worry. As her only son, Marcus’ well-being was her top priority, and she

you were

gone to the temple to inquire about Millie’s fortune. She had even witnessed Celeste trying to

there had been no

indeed confronted

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