FreeNovelChapter 0219 +25 BONUS [Present day in Westhaven, Valentia) Valerie felt restless. Marcus had rushed out in a hurry for work, leaving her worried. He hadn't even changed his clothes, leaving in casual attire, grabbing only his coat, and disappearing like a man possessed.
From a young age, she'd developed the habit of drinking milk when she couldn't sleep. Following that ritual, she went to the kitchen, poured herself a glass, atid grabbed her shawl before stepping out into the garden. She reclined on the lounge chair by the pool, sipping her milk and thinking back to the day Marcus returned the cameo that had been in the Preston family for generations. One day, it would belong to Serenity when she was older.
[Hesperia, 18 years ago] After Marcus explained what had happened with Olsen, Valerie felt calmer and slowly gave in to his comforting embrace. Marcus, for his part, felt a sense of relief. He'd been waiting for the right tto talk to her about his past, and without planning, he'd done it. There was only one secret he intended to keep-his slowly unfolding revenge against the Amato family.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter sitting by the lake for a while, Marcus pulled out his phone and called Frederick.
"Frederick, I think you'll have to go to the meeting alone. I'm taking the day off..." Frederick immediately understood the situation. He just hoped the pair wouldn't complicate things for each other. He knew his boss could be stubborn, and from what little he knew of Valerie, she was equally headstrong and prone to impulsive decisions.
"Marcus, you need to go to that meeting! You can't miss it you're closing the contract with them,” Valerie said, worried about Marcus's decision.
"It doesn't matter. What really matters is right here, beside me," Marcus replied, gazing into her eyes and tilting her chin up to kiss her.
Blushing deeply, Valerie murmured, "Marcus... thank you for what you're doing today." She smiled shyly at him. "Hey. I have something to give you. Cwith me!" "Marcus, but-" "Besides, we have the whole afternoon free! I'll take you hby 8:00 PM, like always." "Alright!" They got into Marcus's car, and he began driving toward his house. Valerie had never been there before. At work, no one knew where Marcus lived-they all assumed he had penthouse in Altavista. She was stunned when they arrived at an elegant white house with a classic design. The exterior was beautiful, and the lush gardens were breathtaking. Inside, the rooms were spacious and impeccably decorated, leaving her in awe.
"Welchome," Marcus said, snapping her out of her amazement.
"Your house is beautiful!" Valerie said sincerely.
"Thanks! I bought it a couple of years ago, right after we reconnected. I wanted a place to settle down where I could visit Serenity.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It's such a lovely and spacious home!" "You and Serenity are welcto cand stay here anytyou want." 1/2 Chapter 0219 +25 BONUS His words made Valerie nervous. Was he inviting her to live here? What was his intention? she wondered.
"Valerie, cto the study. I have something to give you!"
"You're keepingin suspense. What is it you want to give me?'m Valerie asked, feeling overwhelmed by the day's whirlwind of emotions. Taking her hand, Marcus led her to the study. Once there, walked over to a marble desk, sat down, and opened a small but elegant safe. From it, he retrieved a small, exquisite box.
"This belongs to you," Marcus said, handing her the box.
"What is it?" "Open it..."
Valerie's hands trembled slightly as countless thoughts ran through her mind. When she finally opened the box, her eyes widened in shock. F. Inside was none other than the Preyes cameo pendant that had been in the Preston family for generations. She had no idea what had happened to it after she left Hesperia. "This is my family's! Why do you have it?"
"I found it in Peter's study," Marcus explained. "It was after you cto see me. After what I told you, I regretted it deeply and decided I'd bring you back with me. But by the tmade up my mind, you'd already disappeared. As I was leaving, I took sdocuments from the safe, and saw the cameo. I opened it and saw a picture of your family. I took it because I thought it might helpconvince you to trust me. Then, when we lost track of you, I never found the right moment to give it back until now."
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