70Marissa was hurtShe never really expected to be treated that wayBy a stranger at that?She was upset as she raised her arms to slap her back but Colin stood up hurriedly from the bed and held her back"Please" he whispered in her ears "Don't do anything"Marissa slowly withdrew her hand while glaring at Ariana"Why are you taking her side? You saw what she did" Ariana emphasized, showing Colin her dress "This dress is so expensive ""You didn't have to slap her so hard" Emerald mouthed, finally recovered from the shock "How much is the dress? We could buy you a new one ""What? Why is everyone making me the bad guy here? Why are you all taking her side!" Ariana fumedMarissa scoffed in disbeliefShe can't believe she almost thought Ariana was a sweet soulIt's funny how she is such a two faced humanShe really has a personality that is irritating to Marissa."Marissa, are you okay?" Emerald moved closer to her and checked out her cheek to see if it was okayBut it wasn't.Ariana
71Ariana stood behind the door peeking at both Marissa and Colin chatting and laughingOf course, she told Colin she was leaving but on her way out, she suddenly saw Colin leave his wardHer curiosity got the best of her and she decided to follow himShe was furious to find out the person he had left his hospital bed to go meet is MarissaShe began even more furious on seeing him kiss her on the cheek, even though she could not hear their conversation.What relationship could be between them to make Colin kiss her?Suddenly, a special hatred for Marissa suddenly grew in her heartIt made her had a wild imagination of moving closer and pushing Marissa downBut she was not brave enough to do that, knowing fully well it could harm her father's reputation.If she can't harm Marissa, she can at least look for a way to make her never appear in front of Colin again."Lady Ariana" one of her bodyguards appeared behind her with his head bowed"So? Any information?" She askedAfter she noticed
72Marissa was restlessShe kept moving to and fro her roomAfter leaving and going back to Hackney just minutes when he arrived in Islington, Axel had to travel back.On the phone, it seems his mother was in a really big trouble.It's morning now and she is not getting any phone call from himWhat could have happened?Just how bad was it?And then who could have done something to Mrs Wilson?Her mother?That even made her more worried.Could they have done something to try to threaten Axel because he knows where she is?She groaned as she hurriedly opened her wardrobe and changed her dressShe opened the door and was surprised to see Eric standing by the door"You scared me!" She flinched "What are you doing here?""We figured out you might want to leave the house but Young master has ordered for you to stay indoor" Eric said humbly"What? Colin wants me to stay indoor?" Marissa arched her brow "Why? What is going on?""I think it's about your cousin who was here last night, he....."
73Marissa could not believe her earsShe felt like she had been thrown a dodgeball on the stomachShe could not stop herself as she suddenly broke down in tears"Aunt...." She wept "You are kidding, right? My Aunt is not dead, right?"Emerald and Eric were both pale at the unpleasant news tooThey were not familiar with Mrs Wilson but hearing about the death of someone is not a great thingColin slowly helped Marissa stand on her feet and led her to her roomShe was shivering and should not be left on her own "What about Axel? What happened to him?" Her voice trembledWorried that something might have happened to Axel too"Axel is fine " Colin tried to calm her down"I need to go back to Hackney, I should pay my last respect to Aunt" more tears flowing down Marissa's cheek."Marissa, you....""Don't even think of telling me not to go, Axel....." She paused and wiped her tears "Axel has no one to console him, I have to make sure he is okay"Colin was mute as he watched her open her w
74"Why did you run away in the first place? Do you still believe I am a murderer?" Martin was calm as he tried holding Marissa's hand but she moved back"You are a murderer, why do you keep acting all good and kind? Do you really think I will marry you?" Marissa clenched her fist anxiously"Marissa.... We need to stop arguing about this ""Of course, if only you can admit it""Admit what?""That you are not a saint people think you are, admit to all your wrongdoings""And then what?" Martin scoffed "You gonna get me arrested? You know you can't ""You are just someone who lacks love and discipline, I always knew you were the worst but this time... You crossed the boundary by murdering my Aunt""Geez" Martin grinned "Why are you making so much fuse over your Aunt? Is it just because she is your Aunt or are you dating Axel"Marissa could not hold in the anger anymore, furiously, She slapped him on the cheekMartin looked at her and smirkedAs if he expected her to do that."You should
75Colin drove back home sulkingHe sighed as he walked inside the house and collapsed on the couch, not noticing Emerald was in the dinning room eating lunch"You are back" she called his attention"Yeah" he replied her "You are eating again? What is wrong with your appetite, the only thing I see you do is eat" he clicked his tongue but luckily for him, Emerald ignored himWhich was actually the best, for they could have turned it to a big argument"Is everything okay? How is that guy whose mother died?""Axel? He is not okay, obviously""Is that why you also look so down? Its okay, His rich Aunt will take care of him" Emerald tried cheering him upOf course, she could not believe she was doing that too."What do you know about Axel? Just shut up and eat your food" Colin clicked his tongue"I can't believe this, I was only trying to comfort you""Well you are so bad at it" "Suit yourself. Annoying brat" Emerald rolled her eyesEric and the maids who were present at the dinning room
76Her eyes moved to his pink and plump lips as she bit her lower lips"Let's see if you can resist me" She slowly started to untie his robe."I can sue you for sexual assault, can't I?" Colin said and she stopped"What?" She mouthed"Move" Colin pushed her away and tied back his robe "You are getting too comfortable with me""And what is wrong with that? Can't I be comfortable with my future husband?" Ariana clenched her fist "What is wrong with me wanting to have a taste of you""You still don't get it?" Colin smirked "I don't like you and I do not wish to get married to you""You are so cruel" Ariana sobbed "Why? Why are you like this to me?""Must I have a reason?""Of course you should, you can't just hate me for no reason. Or...." She paused and looked at Colin with glaring eyes "Is this all because of Marissa ""Leave Marissa out of this!" Colin snapped.For the first time, Ariana seems terrified by his voiceBut that did not stop her from saying her mindEven if it requires Co
77Jenny drove to G $ R hospital, a private hospital in Islighton where one of her friends work as a medical doctor Rather than entering the hospital to go meet her friend, she decided to make a phone call for them to put at a Cafe near the hospitalIt did take a while but her friend ended up coming"I'm late, right?" Anita smiled as she took a sitAnita used to be Jenny's roommate when they were in the universityWhile Jenny studied law, she studied Medicine and surgery.Even though they were roommates, they were not so close enough to chatAnd they never really hang out with each other.They were both bookworms so anytime they were in the hostel together, rather than chat or talk about stuffs together, they would read."It's okay. I just got here too" Jenny also smiled as they ordered their coffee"Why did you suddenly want to see me? It's been month since I got a call from you" Anita started the conversation"I am just too busy, I'm sorry for that" Jenny apologized even though she