Rise of the Fallen Son-in-law

Chapter 20: Sophie's choice

Celeste turned to Markus, her expression apologetic. "I'm so sorry about this whole misunderstanding," she said. "Markus and I only came to the forest to ask for directions from the nymphs. We didn't mean to upset anyone."

Markus seemed taken aback by Celeste's apology. He opened his mouth to speak, but no words came out. He looked at Wyatt, who was still glaring at him with a look of utter contempt.

Celeste's heart was racing, and her palms were beginning to feel clammy. She could feel the tension in the air, and she knew she had to diffuse the situation quickly. "Markus, please," she said, her voice quavering slightly. "There's no need to be so aggressive. I'm just trying to make peace here."

Markus's eyes narrowed, and he took another step towards her. "Don't make excuses for me," he said, his voice like ice.

Celeste placed a hand on Markus's chest, and pushed him away from her, maintaining a safe distance between them. "Let's all just take a deep breath and try to resolve this peac