“Sendthe address; I'll join you immediately,” Loraine offered, regretting her oversight.
New Residence Having received Marco's address, Loraine immediately set off, her confusion deepening with each passing minute.
Upon arrival, she was taken aback.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore her stood a nondescript residential building, so aged that it resembled an apartment rented by a recent college graduate.
Could this be the place Marco mentioned? Perplexed and startled, Loraine confirmed she was at the right location before stepping into the elevator.
Fortunately, the elevator didn’t show as much age.
But as she reached Marco's floor, her certainty wavered.
The hallway was exceedingly narrow, and the floor was lined with over a dozen doors. The rooms likely didn't exceed 30 square meters in size! ANGELA'sLIBRARY It was hard for her to imagine that Marco, once a billionaire, was now living in a space smaller than the Torres family’s bathroom.
Donate Us ( liberty.com): paypall account given below: qasimmalizaf@gmail describe yourself in payment description B Was Marco in such dire financial straits? Hadn't he just sold his shares in the Bryant Group? Even if he didn’t want to use that money, surely he didn’t need to subject himself to such conditions.
With a myriad of emotions churning within her, Loraine rang the doorbell.
The security door was promptly opened to reveal Marco dressed in a crisp white shirt. His delight at seeing her was unmasked, and he hugged her in warm welcome.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“You're here.” His attire gave the impression of a financially struggling college graduate. Coupled with his handsfeatures, it lent him an air of innocence.
Loraine was ushered into the room in a daze.
She looked around. The room, though sparse, was immaculate with just a bed and a computer table. The bathroom was positioned to the left of the entrance.
The whole place was neatly kept, exuding a fresh scent devoid of any trace of alcohol.
Loraine felt a small measure of relief. Thankfully, Marco wasn’t resorting to heavy drinking to drown his worries.
It appeared he was moving on.
Taking a deep breath, she turned to Marco. After a moment of hesitation, she queried, “Marco, did you rent this place? If you're uncomfortable here, | can buy you a bigger house. This isn’t about the money, but you shouldn't be inconveniencing yourself.” Marco appeared taken aback. Observing her careful regard for his self-esteem, he felt a mix of amusement and tenderness.
He enlightened her about his true intentions for purchasing this small house. “No, thank you. It's in close proximity to your place, which makes it convenient forto visit. Moreover, buying a villa can be quite a hassle, so | picked this small place casually.” Donate Us ( liberty.com): paypall account given below: qasimmalizaf@gmail describe yourself in payment description