Chapter 135.

Maria ran as fast as she could, her heart pounding in her chest. She didn't know where she was going, but she knew she needed to get away. Finally, she reached a T-junction and felt a surge of relief. The darkness of night hid her face, and she was able to hail a ride home without being recognized.

When she arrived at her house, she fled inside, locking the door behind her. She ran to her room, peeled off her wet clothes.

"That bastard," she muttered under her breath. "He's a fool for letting me go. I will deal with him."

Maria's eyes narrowed as she thought about her next move. She knew she had to be careful, but she was determined to take revenge on Marcus for his cruelty. She began to formulate a plan, her mind spinning with ideas and strategies.

As she wore another cloth, her anger grew. She knew that this was far from over, and she was ready to fight back.

Maria picked up her phone and dialed a number, her fingers moving swiftly over the keypad. The phone rang for a few moments