A few steps up, Marcus heard a faint sound in the corner. When he reached that corner, he discovered Shera sitting on the steps, hugging her knees.

She lifted her head as though his footsteps had just caught her attention.

“Marcus,” she called.

Marcus furrowed his brow.

“What’s wrong?”

“I rushed downstairs and missed a step. I banged my knee on the vase.

It really hurts,” Shera explained, pointing at the blue and white porcelain in the corner.

is swollen.” Shera rolled up her

Lily a call to assist you in

were present this time, Shera

Marcus reaching for his phone to call Lily, Shera hastily grabbed his

she’s fast asleep. She’s been exhausted all afternoon, and I don’t want to

however, didn’t yield the desired

men typically show compassion to women

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tricks like pretending to sprain her ankle or feigning injuries to garner the attention of

did it not

Rhea’s ploy might have succeeded with other men, but

best to get upstairs,” Shera

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