Ch - 123: Garden party

As per Mark's demands, everyone headed towards their own rooms, without discussing a single word about what had been said.

After a few minutes, he entered his room, only to find Cassie sitting near the window that once used to be his favorite spot in the room, if not the whole mansion.

He approached her, wrapping his arms around her waist as she looked up with hundreds of questions in her eyes.

He softly kissed her temple and spoke up before she could ask him anything.

"You don't have to worry about anything, okay? Nobody can raise a single finger at you, as long as I am by your side."

The words that Cassie had at the tip of her tongue remained there, as she nodded silently and sunk into his embrace.

The scent of familiarity lingered- a blend of cologne, the comforting aroma of well-worn pages, and the subtle hint of Mark's presence, making her feel peaceful at last.

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The afternoon was progressing as per the plan.

The party was going to start shortly, and despite the grand oc
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