Chapter 381
Marcus didnât blurt out those words just to impress Cornelia
He always thought that if youâre gonna tie the knot, youâve 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 didnât 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.
After 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 couldnât. Their eyes were tangled in midâair
She saw Marcus open his mouth as if to say something But all that came out was a hoarse âCorneliaâ
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 wifeâs name, but then he said in a low voice, âCornelia, thank youâ
He thanked her for believing in him.
He thanked her for responding to him
Cornelia was a bit confused âPresident Hartley, why are you thanking me out of the blue?â
He didnât 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, âCornelia, letâs celebrate faith together next year.â
Cornelia replied, âSureâ
This âSureâ was not only a response to Jeremy
She said it out loud too, her voice soft, like a beautiful note resounding in Marcusâ 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, âMarc, Iâm getting old and wonât be around much longer. My biggest wish is to see you get married and have kids.â
He knew his grandma was faking it but didnât bust her, âGrandma, do you have anyone in mind?â
His grandma nodded repeatedly, âYes, her name is Cornelia, the granddaughter of my old friend. Sheâs 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, âMarc, have a look, isnât Nelly a beauty?â
Chapter 382
Chapter 382