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Chapter 68: A Taste of Your Poison

Mark walked back into the room, his eyes scanning the space as if searching for something out of place. He noticed Karen quickly putting down her phone, her movements swift and secretive. She gently set it inside her handbag, her eyes flicking up to meet him as he entered.

"Sorry about the interruption earlier," Mark said, his deep voice filling the room. "I had to deal with an issue that came up impromptu."

"It's fine," Karen replied, her smile not quite reaching her eyes.

Mark's gaze lingered on her, sensing that something was off. "Is everything okay?" He asked, his tone gentle.

Karen rose to her feet, her movements graceful. "I want to leave," she said, her voice curt.

Mark's face fell, hurt evident in his eyes. "Why so soon?" He asked, his voice laced with disappointment.

Karen's expression softened slightly. "I have to go check up on my uncle in the hospital, and then head back home to prepare for work tomorrow."

Mark wanted to ask if she was still upset about the inciden
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