Marcus’ half-awakened eyes promptly lit up, and his inflection elevated a notch. “To see who?”

I replied with a stutter, “It’s…”

He did not wait for me to finish. “Go ahead if you want to, but be careful. There may be something more to the traffic accident than meets the eye.”

His tone was calm, but his words discouraging.

I nodded. “I understand. I’ll be back as soon as possible.”

With that, I poured a glass of water and left it within his reach. “Rest up first. Mrs. Kingsley will be over soon.”

“Okay.”

……

I left only when Mrs. Kingsley arrived.

I was about to hire a ride when a black van honked at me.

Its number plate was not unfamiliar to me. Ashton had once unloaded from this vehicle when he moved in next door to Marcus.

instinctively reached over for the handle. When the door to

I withdrew my hand. “Mr.

“Get in.”

so much so that I

yet confident. Only then did I understand that he had

was excellent as it was relatively quiet even while we traversed the bustling commercial

was first between us to break the silence. “Have you found out the results of the paternity

lips lifted somewhat patronizingly before he went on to light up a

medication and supplements during this period and was more sensitive than most. I cupped my nose

next moment, the windows to the side steadily

freshly lit cigar was now resting quietly inside the ashtray. With the inside of the car completely ventilated by

warm inside and pursed my lips as I regarded him

calmness that was also reflected in his gaze made

car rolled

up to open the door.

would appear that he, too, had been waiting for a while as well. Upon detecting

whispered into his ear as he led

followed behind in silence with a clamminess inside my

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