Chapter: 855

“Darian orchestrated Marley’s stay on the fourth floor, ever finding excuses to get near to her,” Theodore continued slowly.

Young Marley, shrouded in naivety, perceived Darian’s attentions as genuine fatherly Love, a blossoming illusion nurtured by his cunning manipulation.

Yet, in the shadows, Theodore discerned the vile intentions concealed behind Darian’s Lingering glances on Marley’s skirts and his unsettling touches on her back. Each repulsive gesture stirred deep disgust in him.

He bore witness to the sinister thoughts that plagued Darian’s mind, and thus, he remained vigilant, cleverly and determinedly thwarting Darian’s every attempt to exploit Marley’s innocence.

“I sought to part them, to protect Marley from Darian’s sinister advances. But, alas, she couldn’t fathom my motives. In her eyes, I was the obstruction, depriving her of the fatherly Love she sought,”

Theodore uttered with a heavy heart, the turmoil within him evident.

her that her father had such filthy thoughts!” Theodore’s

animosity if it meant keeping her safe

“So, Marley’s animosity

Theodore’s earlier sentiments of unworthiness to be

think that? He was just a child back then. She could not accept such self-deprecation from

hatred. Instead, she withdrew in silence. She often visited our mother in the southern suburbs since she knew she was lonely there. Over

Ariana. “But then, I did something that made

as he recalled Marley’s piercing screams. In

in the past. What you did wasn’t wrong.” His admission tugged at Ariana’s heart, and she held him with tender care, her lips

paid a visit to our mother, I found her attempting

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save her, she

by a life devoid of true joy or release, she just wanted to seek

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