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“Mark, how did Alex come out of the staff presage too? Lacey asked, as she eat in the passenger seat of the car parked at the hospital She saw Ellie, Alex, and Barry as they exited the employee entrance.
She added, “Mark, did Orion really come back alive?‘ Mark lowered the car window and turned to Lacey Startled, she quickly covered her mouth.
Lacey, did you forget everything I taught you before? Mark rested one hand on the steering wheel and placed the other on the back of the passenger seat, turning to face her.
Seeing Lacey silent, with her hands clasped over her mouth and her eyes darting around anxiously, Mark gently pulled her
hands away.
Lacey recited what Mark had told her, “When we’re at home, I can say anything. But when we’re out, I have to listen to you and play my wife role; don’t let anyone see through our fake marriage.
“When we’re outside, don’t ask about what you forbid. Everything will be discussed at home.”
She obediently recounted Mark’s instructions. Feeling like a shamed schoolchild, she peeked up at Mark and whispered, “But Mark, you can’t kiss me; we agreed on a contractual marriage, and we’re supposed to divorce in a year.
Lacey hesitated, ultimately refraining from confessing that her heart belonged to someone else. Mark’s fingers tapped the steering wheel rhythmically as he gazed down at her, reflecting her clear reluctance to speak.
Mark said, “You seem like such a bright girl; how come you get muddled at crucial moments?
“I’ve reminded you more than once in the corridor, yet you were oblivious. If I hadn’t kissed you then, would you have kept quiet and gone to the office to wait for me?”
Lacey said, “I’m sorry, Mark. I was just too curious; I couldn’t help myself.”
Seeing Mark’s unusually serious demeanor was somewhat intimidating for her. Lacey discreetly clutched the edge of his suit, giving it a gentle tug. “Mark, please don’t be angry. I promise that even if I choke, I won’t ask again.”
Mark lightly flicked Lacey on the forehead. “The secrets I keep from you are meant to protect you. I mean it.”
“I’m sorry, Mark. It was my fault, and I promise to be good from now on.”
Mark’s expression softened, and Lacey finally felt a wave of relief wash over her. It turned out that the sudden kiss was merely a reminder for her to refrain from speaking out of turn.
It had led her to presume Mark harbored feelings for her.
Lacey calmly patted her chest, settling back into the passenger seat with peace of mind. Mark, observing her adorable, innocent demeanor, smiled fondly before starting the car and driving away.
Just after nine in the evening, a light rain began to fall. In a nearby residential building to Bondie Private Hospital, Yvette returned to her apartment in a fluster.
Earlier that day at the hospital, when she framed Ellie in front of Alex, she suddenly fainted. After leaving the hospital, she tried calling Quinlee, but Quinlee didn’t answer.
Yvette needed to come up with a plan to deal with Ellie.
“Livia, what are you doing here?” Yvette was startled to find her sister, pale and anxious, in her apartment.
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Livia exclaimed, “Why did you offend Effie?”
Seeing her sister’s displeased expression, Yvette’s heart raced. “Has Ellie contacted you? What has the said?
“Let me tell you what she said Suddenly, Ellie emerged from behind a flower stand and struck Yvette across the face. “This is the price you pay for insulting me”
Yvette clutched her slapped face and was about to retaliate when Livia held her back. In that moment, Ellie threw several photographs in Yvette’s direction.
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