Chapter 588
Cornelia muttered, âIâm glad Jeremy isnât like that. If thereâs something up, heâll just tell me straight. Do you always leave your wife quessing whatâs on your mind?â
Marcus still didnât say anything What should be say? Admit that he was jealous of her praise for Jeremy?
Marcus remained silent, so Comelia slowed her pace, leisurely trailing behind him.
The garden was spectacular this season, the flowers blooming vibrantly. The blossoms swayed gently in the evening breeze, their fragrance overwhelming
A particularly stunning peony caught her eye. She leaned in for a sniff, but the scent wasnât too strong
Cornelia fell behind and Marcus instinctively slowed down, keeping a close watch on her every movement.
He watched as she bent down to smell the flowers, sneezing at the pollen, sniffing from one flower to the next.
She was a stubborn yet adorable girl.
His phone buzzed twice in his pocket, pulling him from his thoughts. It was a WhatsApp message from his grandma: [Marc, Nelly went home with you. She must like you. Why not take this chance to reveal your true identity?]
He responded. [I have my own plan. Donât worry, Granny]
Granny Luisa nagged again. [You always say you have your own plan. Youâve been married for almost two years, and I bet you havenât even held Nellyâs hand. If I donât push you, I might never see my greatâgrandchildren]
Marcus texted back: [Granny, Nellyâs young and at a critical point in her career. Having a baby would affect her work: Iâm not planning on having kids just yet
Granny Luisa asked: [Nellyâs already a CEOâs wife, and half of your money is hers. Does her job really matter that much?]
He replied [Yes, itâs very important]
Granny Luisa asked again: [Donât you want to provide for Nelly? Youâre her husband. If you wonât support her, then who will?]
Cornelia was a person, his wife, not a pet Marcus didnât like the term âprovide forâ He texted: [Granny, firstly, Cornelia is an independent person, my wife. Whether she works or not is entirely up to her. I can hand over my bank card if she doesnât want to work. If she wants to work and fulfill her own worth, I respect and support her decision]
Granny Luisa had to concede: I wonât nag you about having kids anymore. But you both have to come to Southern Peak next time ]
Marcus [Alright]
Suddenly, Cornelia screamed from behind him. Marcus rushed towards her, âWhat happened?â
A tiny snake had slithered out from the bushes Cornelia, terrified of snakes, panicked immediately, âPresident Hartley, thereâs a snake!â
She turned around and flung herself into Marcusâ arms, clinging to him like a koala, âThereâs a snake! A snake!â
Her soft body crashed into his arms, her unique scent filling his nostrils.
For a moment, Marcus forgot to move. He just held her tight, protecting her like a helpless baby, âCornelia, Iâm here. Donât be scared
Cornelia buried her head in his shoulder, shaking uncontrollably, âPlease, get rid of it. Iâm scared.â
âAlright, Iâll chase it away. Donât be scaredâ He looked over to see the snake disappearing into the bushes.
She was scared of such a tiny thing
âThe snakeâs gone. Donât be scared!â He tried to let her go, but Cornelia kept clinging to him like an octopus..