Celeste’s anger mounted. “Do you honestly think Marcus’ heart belongs entirely
to you?"
Just then, Marcus’ commanding footsteps resonated through the room.
“Mom, why are you here?” he asked.
The room's atmosphere shifted, growing chilly with Marcus’ imposing presence.
A twinge of guilt passed through Celeste. She hastily withdrew the card, hoping
Marcus hadn't seen it.
She deflected, saying, “You haven't been home for so long. I came to see how
you were.”
Marcus’ arrival was poorly timed. Celeste hadn't yet secured Millie’s agreement
to the divorce.
Always shrewd, Celeste was determined to send Millie away without allowing
Marcus to become aware of her plans. Any hint of her intentions might jeopardize
her relationship with her son.
She was determined to make sure that Millie would leave on her own.
“It won't be long before I return,” Marcus assured her.
His eyes fell on the silent Millie, and he sensed that something was amiss.
“You were severely injured before. How can you heal properly here? The air is
polluted. You should return today,” Celeste remarked.
“My wound is nearly healed. There's no need for concern,” Marcus replied calmly.
“Really? Let me see your wound,” Celeste said, her voice laced with doubt.
It was only the previous day that Rhea had discovered Marcus’ injury. Now, to
hear Marcus claim it was healed seemed strange to Celeste.
Marcus’ face was clouded with impatience as he said, “It’s true, Mother. I think
you should head home.”
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Having said that, she left.
Millie understood the unspoken warning in Celeste’s departing look.
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