To my surprise, Marcus wrapped up the conversation and responded with a thought-provoking smirk.

It might be a baseless accusation, but it felt as though he didn’t have much faith in me.

After our dinner, I returned to my room way ahead of my usual schedule and pretended to fall asleep.

All this while, Marcus had been adjusting his schedule based on mine. Therefore, after an hour of me pretending to tuck myself in, he switched off the light of his room.

The maid who had passed me the note seemed to be anticipating my arrival—I saw her waiting for me at the entrance to the courtyard the moment I walked downstairs.

“Ms. Stovall, this way!”

I had made up my mind to meet the person behind the note, so I stopped doubting her and tiptoed my way out of the villa.

Once I made my way out, a nearby car beamed its headlamps, signaling me to get into it.

When I marched over, I was shocked because a sense of familiarity struck me when I saw the vehicle registration plate.

over because I was afraid Marcus would get in

I had been wondering if the upcoming session had something to do with

a relatively different look from my previous self. No one could possibly

the car, I noticed that the other party

been anticipating my arrival at the entrance of the hotel. Once I arrived, he showed me the way to

modern contemporary design that could enable the guests to enjoy themselves on top of mere dining experiences. When I was on my way there, the waiter told me it was an exclusive dining room limited to a few important guests

the person who had been anticipating my arrival was a member of the upper

my way in, I heard the sound of the door being

with a pair of high heels seemed to have entered the room with

few seconds later, a child’s mellifluous voice could be heard, expressing his frustration. “Stop meddling with my

to focus on the things you’re doing and take everything seriously!” The woman made herself clear in a

and rebuked, “No! I’m not you! I

because he was way too young—he couldn’t express himself and put his thoughts

first announcement, the woman raised her volume and repeated herself, “Gregory Hall! I want

the child went dead silent

woman to yell,

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