Marcus faced Hazel with a warm smile on his face, his eyes filled with compassion, but deep down he was not happy about everything that had happened and what Hazel had to go through because of him.However, he knows he can't be regretting his actions now, not when he has finally caught Marilyn and will be able to know who was behind her soon.He holds Hazel's hands.“Come, let's go home. You have suffered for days now. It's time to rest. Let me get you home.”Hazel, at that moment, nodded, understanding Marcus' concern. She knew she needed rest, and without being told, her body needs the rest more than anything, but now that Marcus is here, she has something important to discuss that has been on her mind since day one about all of this and she can't leave without telling him. She turned to him, her expression serious this time.“Darling”Marcus immediately looked Hazel in the face. She knows that whenever she says that, it means she wants to say something serious or important, which
Marcus casually turned to face Zachary, his heart skipping a beat upon hearing Zachary call his name. It was unexpected to hear from Zachary in this situation, especially now that he had begun to suspect him, and everything that has been happening ever since he met them has never been the same ever since. However, he doesn't want to reveal his suspicions so they won't start raising their eyebrows and do something he's not prepared for, so he must be cautious and act casually towards them so as not to give them any idea of him suspecting them, so he masked his emotions carefully. Marcus' face met Zachary's gaze, and upon seeing the young master looking at him, Zachary quickly said. “If you don't mind, I can drive you and your wife home myself while Tyler takes care of her.” He pointed at Marilyn. “I don't want any more surprises to happen behind my back, and I feel this isn't the end, so me being around you would go a long way to protecting everyone.” Marcus shook his head
Trying to catch her breath, Hazel sat in the living room, her heart racing. She still couldn't believe she made it out alive, and by home to her family for some hours, she thought she would not see them again, but she had made it out alive, a feat she had doubted impossible just hours ago. The fear that had gripped her—the terror that had coursed through her veins—began to ebb away as she could now smile a little and was replaced by an overwhelming sense of relief.Her eyes filled with tears that ran down her cheeks. She was still living.At that moment, the sound of small, hurried footsteps echoed through the leaving. Turning around, everyone saw that it was ivy. She came running towards her mother, her tiny feet pattering on the wooden floor.“Mommy, mommy, mommy!” Ivy's voice was a mixture of joy and desperation. Seeing her mother and father back home made her even happier.The sound ivy was making made Hazel's heartstrings sore. She was glad she could see her little princess agai
Kane stood there, facing his mother, his heart pounding in his chest, seeing Hazel. He never expected to see her, not even in this condition. After everything he had gathered, he still didn't get it right. He knew he was in deep trouble at that moment. His mother had just seen Hazel, who he said was kidnapped, and was not, and she was standing right in front of them. Kane couldn't think of a single thing to say. All he could focus on was his mother's reaction and the fear of what she might do next. He knows he can't escape from this because he knows how his mother can be, and one thing he doesn't joke about is making promises that can't be fulfilled. He can't go back to his words, what is he going to do now? He starts crying inside himself immediately. At that moment, Lady Charlotte's face was a mixture of emotions, seeing Hazel safe and sound. On one hand, she was relieved to see Hazel safe and unharmed, and the news she heard was full of lies. Deep down, she wa
Robert's car stopped as he swiftly stood outside Marcus's house, his expression tense. He had just called Marcus, and the young master was shocked by his sudden voice. He could tell he wasn't expecting his call.Marcus had always trusted Robert, but hearing that he was right outside his door was unexpected and strange, and he could remember that he had not told anyone about his house location; however, that wasn't the case. Marcus knew that if Robert had come all this way to see him, it must be something significant, and he was sure that was the case.Robert didn't hear from Marcus; he repeated it again.“Young master, I'm in front of your house. Please come out; I have something very important to say to you.”Robert said it again.At that moment, Marcus's face showed a mixture of surprise and concern. He hadn't anticipated this visit and was already wondering what could be so urgent that made Robert come all the way here to talk to him. It might be what he was thinking, but noneth
As Marcus turned to face Ivy, he immediately noticed the stark terror etched across her small face; this time it was more than the first time he had seen such face. Without a word, he could tell something was profoundly wrong with Ivy, and he needed to address it immediately because the expression she wore was hauntingly similar to the one she had when she encountered Marilyn, and he doesn't know why she was showing that same expression again, and this time it was even more intense.Marcus immediately recognizing the urgency in his daughter's eyes, Marcus spoke softly to Robert, knowing he can't neglect Ivy, not in this expression, not when he can't trust anyone except Ivy and Hazel.Marcus faces Robert.“Give me a minute; I want to talk to my daughter,”he said, his voice laden with concern. He was curious, wanting to know what Ivy was going to say this time around.Robert nodded in understanding the young master.He stepped back to give them space. He could see that the young girl
Marcus stood with a measured calmness on his face; he couldn't allow any sign of anger to be written on his face before Robert would start thinking of something else, which he didn't want. His eyes fixed on Robert, careful not to betray his inner turmoil and give him the impression he knew something. He didn't want Robert to catch even a hint of suspicion. Marcus believed Ivy; he was certain that Robert was the mastermind behind the series of unfortunate events. The pieces were falling into place now, and the full picture was becoming painfully clear, but he still needed to get the final confirmation.As Marcus's gaze remained on Robert, his mind began to wander, sifting through the memories of the past few months. He recalled how Marilyn had been caught in a whirlwind of trouble, always seemingly coincidental but now evidently orchestrated.Robert had always been around, pretending to be busy with other matters, yet his actions were superficial, a cover for his true intentions.
Marcus's face was a portrait ofurgency. His brows knit together, his eyes wide with a mixture ofdetermination and fear, he wasted no time in using the car Tyler had given him. He can't wait to confront Marilyn and make her say the truth, even though both Zachary and Tyler would be there. He's going to act carefully if he finds out they are working together. He's going to start with them first before he comes to Robert.Marcus's eye turned deadly. At that moment, he can't tolerate nonsense anymore. Marcus entered the car, and he started the vehicle's engine as it roared to life, a sound that mirrored the intensity within Marcus as he sped down the road. He needs to ask Marilyn just a few critical questions. He needed to be certain Robert was orchestrating all ofThis alone, without Zachary and Tyler's involvement, would be the only reason he could win this fight because he needs Zachary more than ever. The fact that Robert had arrived immediately after they got home was telling