Chapter Eighty: Mark - I’m Going To Be A Uncle

Watching Adele from my hidden position was torture. So many times, I considered abandoning my spot and revealing myself to her. She might unleash her anger and give me the silent treatment for a while, but I knew she'd eventually forgive me. No matter how grown-up Adele had become, she would always be my little sister.

Eliza tried to distract me by engaging in conversation. I pretended I was meeting a new client who needed a bodyguard to deal with a stalker problem. She asked if I'd consider a less volatile career, and I assured her I would, but only after I finished this current job.

"Mark?" Eliza's voice called out through the phone.

"Yes, beautiful?" I replied.

"Are you still interested in marrying me? I know this started as a fake relationship, but now... it's been close to two years..." she said.

"I am sorry, Eliza. Can we discuss this when I get back?" I said, deflecting the conversation.

"Is something wrong?" she asked with concern.

"I will call you back," I said, ending the ca
Continue to read this book on the App

Related Chapters

Latest Chapter