Chapter79 âHmm Lennon seemed confused.
Mariela replied gently, Lennon, canât you see what Lauryn truly wants?â
Lennon sailâWhat do you mean?â
Mariela said slowly. She targets me because of you.â
Lennon frowned and stayed quiet.
Mariela looked into his eyes, speaking clearly, Lauryn likes you, so she sees me as a rival. She does these things to drive us apart.â
Lennon furrowed his brows, still silem, thinking deeply Mariela kept walking.
Lennon caught up âMarie, wait.â
Mariela opened the car door and got in the driverâs seat, Lennon got in the passenger seat As he buckled his seatbelt, he said. âI understand now. Iâll stay away from her.
Marielaâs hand paused.âWhy?â
Lennon said. âYou said she likes me. I didnât know before; I just saw her as a sister. Now I know, I need to keep my distance.â
He said seriously, âMarie, I want you to feel completely secure in our relationship.â
Mariela asked, âWhy do you believe me unconditionally? Lauryn grew up with you; shouldnât you trust her more? Why believe me?â
Lennon gazed at her, his eyes gentle.âI told you his eyes gentle.âI told you in the hospital, I know youâre not that kind of person.â
âIs that the only reason you feel that way?â
Just because he trusted her character?
The streetlights were dim, casting yellow light through the windshield into the air.
Lennonâs love for Marjel was unmistakably evident in his eyes.
He said firmly, âItâs also because I love you. Love means trusting without question.â
Marielaâs heart pounded hard.
She turned away, her face flushed.
Was this a confession?
Seeing her blush, Lennon smiled.
Mariela looked adorable when she blushed.
The next day, Snowphieâs test results came back.
All indicators were normal But a scar was found on the horseâs neck, likely from a needle scratch.
The woundâs location suggested someone on the horseâs back did it.
After hearing this, Lennon stopped visiting Lauryn in the hospital.
The Stark family hired a top caregiver for Lauryn, and the maid brought meals on time, three times a day. Lennon stayed by Marielaâs side every day, accompanying her as she tried on wedding dresses, selected jewelry, and planned their engagement party.
Despite Laurynâs antics, he never returned to the hospital < Chapter80