79Marissa walked down the street absentmindedly, going no where in particularShe had used the excuse of going to visit Martin to free herself even though it was hardMrs Williams wanted some bodyguards to follow her but she threatened by saying she would kill herself if any bodyguard were to follow herOf course it was just an empty threatShe love her life so much that it is too precious to lose.After getting herself some snacks at a convenience store, she proceeded, without having an exact destinationSuddenly, she stopped in front of a jewelry shopShe sighted a ring which look exactly like her engagement ringSuddenly, Colin face flashed in her faceShe got teary but was not ready to start crying in public so she held it in"Do you miss him that much?" She heard a familiar voice which sounded like Axel'sShe tossed her head and yeah, she was rightIt was Axel"Axel" She mouthed "How long have you been following me?""Since you left home. I was so worried about you, and you did
80"The only son George Slirthon has is Colin?" Catherine blinked in disbelief."What in the world is going on?" Mrs Williams finally found her voice "Why is that Ugly son of a bitch on the news? And as George Slirthon's son?""Colin is handsome though......." Jason scratched the back of his neck and furrowed his brow as If thinking of something "Maybe he is an adopted son" he added"Adopted son? Who in the world adopts a son who is 27 years old" Andrew clicked his tongue "It does not make any sense""This is what I think, maybe George Slirthon has been telling lies about having a son all these while and then he has to adopt Colin to act as the child" Jason folded, looking so seriousAt first, they all thought what he said made sense but then shook it off"Even if he wants to adopt someone, why would it be Colin?" Mrs Williams shook her head "He must really be his son"There was silence as everyone was in deep thought suddenly Catherine lifted her head and looked at Axel and MarissaT
81Marissa was in shock, her jaw dropped as she could not believe Colin yelled at herShe was perplexed by his sudden change of attitude"Colin" She called, almost tearing up "Colin, I came to see you, you can't just push me out like that""I have nothing to say to you" Colin said coldly"But I have something to say" Marissa winced"Alright " Colin nodded and checked his wristwatch "You have 30 seconds""What?" Marissa mouthed in disbeliefIt seems no matter how hard she tries, Colin just wants her out of his roomHe had a cold expression on and he was not looking at herThis was weirdIs he that angry just because she said they should stop seeing each other?"You have 15 seconds more" Colin gaze was fixed on his wristwatch"Are you really getting married to Ariana?" She asked"I guess you saw the news""Everyone saw it, and everyone now know you are Colin Slirthon ""And so what?" Colin furrowed his brow "Did your mom told you to come back to me? Why? So you can win my heart again an
82Colin and Ariana walked downstairs on their way to the new restaurant Ariana had found onlineAs Colin grabbed a car key, Ariana suddenly remembered she left her phone on Colin's bed"What? You left your phone on my bed? How could you be so careless " Colin nagged"I am sorry" Ariana pouted "I will go take it now ""You can't!" Colin blurted out and glanced at Eric who was also preparing to follow them to the restaurantOf course, it was not to seat with them or watch and listen to their conversations while eatingBut to ensure their safety and make sure no one go AstrayEspecially Colin."Colin, didn't you hear what I said? I have to take my phone" Ariana scoffed"You can't""Why?" Ariana asked and suddenly started to smile shyly "Oh, you are worried I will be tired walking up and downstairs, right?""What? That is not what I....""Awwwn, you are so sweet" Ariana giggled but still insisted on going to the room to get the phone herself"I don't want to be a bothersome wife to you s
83Axel was outside the Mansion, dialling Marissa's number and kept glancing at the entranceHe was worried about herAfter hearing the news about her disappearance, he immediately concluded she went to Islighton to see ColinBut why is she not back yet?Or did she decide to start living with Colin again?That would probably make no sense since Colin is now engaged to some girlIt kept bothering himEven though Mrs Williams had sent some of her bodyguards to go to Islighton and bring Marissa back, Axel knew, judging by the structure of Slirthon's mansion, it will be a tough mission to bring her backThat is if she was really staying with Colin"Axel, is something troubling you?" Jason and Andrew approached him"No" he replied sharplyOf course he is troubledTheir cousin is missing, how could they be so calm?"Then do you mind going back to your room?" Andrew said "We know you are waiting for Marissa, but I am pretty sure she is fine""I can't go back to my room, is my presence here
84Axel sat in a Cafe, waiting for Jenny just like she had requestedTwo days ago, she had sent a text, asking him to wait for her at the cafe of which she sent the address with the textShe would be in Hackney to meet with a client and would love to meet him before she would go back to IslightonWithout thinking twice, Axel replied to the textHe has been waiting for more than 20 minutesBut it does not matter to himAs long as he was sure Jenny would come even though she might make him wait for a long timeFinally, the door opened and Jenny entered, looking do beautifully dressedOne would think she was coming from an important occasionBut she definitely said she was meeting with a client"Maybe the client is her crush, she must have moved on from colin" so did Axel thoughtHe watched as she took a seat opposite himHer smile was so bright while her gaze was fixed on himAxel had no option but to think it was suspiciousIt was his first time seeing her smile like thatHe thought of
85"Mm... Martin, are you okay?" Marissa was shivering in fear as she slowly bent beside unconscious Martin whose head was still bleeding"Is he dead?" Axel gulpedThey were both shocked and startledMarissa herself didn't expect him to start bleeding immediatelyShe must have hit the lamp on his head pretty hard"I...I don't know, come check if he is still breathing" she moved aside as Axel came to check his breathing by feeling his pulse"He is still alive" Axel heaved a sigh of relief"Do something about it!" Marissa blurted out"What am I supposed to do?!" Axel shot back"I...I...don't know, just do something before he really pass away""What do you expect me to do? I am not a doctor Marissa!" Axel snapped as he hurriedly used a towel to stop the bleeding on Martin's head"What should I do? This is bad, why did he have to move closer when I told him not to""This isn't the time to find fault, call the ambulance now!"* * * * * *At the hospital.....Both Marissa and Axel were rest
86Marissa sat at the hospital in Martin's ward, scrolling through her phoneShe kept reading all the news about Martin being hospitalizedThe doctors had done the treatments and probably stitched his head or something but Marissa felt it was taking too long for him to be awake Mrs Williams and Catherine had gone back to work and Axel had gone back home to pick up some clothes for MarissaIt has been 17 hours now and Martin was not yet awakeThey were not so sure he would be awake for the next two days and with that, Marissa was told to stay with him until he regains consciousnessIt was not an easy task to sit and watch over someone you almost killed but in order for them to feel her repenting, She had no option than to do thatShe sighed as she stared at his faceIn deed, something was missingWhy should she be the one staying and watching over him in the hospital when he has a familyThat was indeed weird to MarissaNow that she thinks about it, no one has visited him in the hospi