NovelEnglishChapter 381
Marcus didn’t blurt out those words just to impress Cornelia
He always thought that if you’re gonna tie the knot, you’ve gotta treat your wife right and only fall for her
Cornelia fet warm inside when she saw his message and quickly shot Jeremy a few words back, Til
only have eyes for my husband!
She didn’t bother wondering why Jeremy knew how to make a girl happy or if he was out there trying to
impress other girls. She just thought since Jeremy gave her a hint, she should reply. and that was just
how it went between a husband and wife.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter sending out that message, Cornelia felt like she was being watched It was a bit oppressive She
looked up and her gaze met Marcus
He was watching her, quiet as a mouse His eyes under those glasses were like a deep abyss and she
felt like she could be sucked in.
Cornelia tried to look away, but couldn’t. Their eyes were tangled in mid–air
She saw Marcus open his mouth as if to say something But all that came out was a hoarse “Cornelia”
Shed heard him say her name many times, but this time, it had a different ring to it.
Cornelia guessed that he was calling his wife’s name, but then he said in a low voice, “Cornelia, thank
you”
He thanked her for believing in him.
He thanked her for responding to him
Cornelia was a bit confused ‘President Hartley, why are you thanking me out of the blue?”
He didn’t say anything, but his gaze got sharper as if she were his prey, never able to escape from his
palm
That kind of gaze scared Cornelia, and she quickly looked away and went back to her chat history with
Jeremy on her phone.
A new message from Jeremy was displayed on her phone screen, “Cornelia, let’s celebrate faith
together next year.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCornelia replied, “Sure”
This “Sure” was not only a response to Jeremy
She said it out loud too, her voice soft, like a beautiful note resounding in Marcus‘ ear, striking his heart
and quickening his heartbeat.
It seemed to remind him of two years ago when his grandma faked an illness to force him to get
married.
His grandma lay on the bed, clutching her chest weakly, “Marc, I’m getting old and won’t be around
much longer. My biggest wish is to see you get married and have kids.”
He knew his grandma was faking it but didn’t bust her, “Grandma, do you have anyone in mind?”
His grandma nodded repeatedly, “Yes, her name is Cornelia, the granddaughter of my old friend. She’s
clever and quite the locker.
The old woman pulled out a photo from under the blanket. It was a bit wrinkled from not being properly
kept in the pocket. She smoothed it out, “Marc, have a look, isn’t Nelly a beauty?”
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