NovelEnglishChapter 741: Marissa had slipped into a sleek black tracksuit, donned a matching mask, added a black peaked cap, and finished the ensemble with black sneakers. With her tall, slender figure, she resembled a stealthy black snake. Connor had assumed that Marissa had returned to the bedroom to change into something glamorous for her date with another man. However, he was taken aback by her choice of attire-dark and enigmatic. It seemed less like she was preparing for a date and more like she was gearing up for a covert operation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInitially, Connor had felt a twinge of jealousy, fearing she might choose something too eye-catching. He had even resolved to make her change into something more subdued. But when he saw her current outfit, his concerns dissolved. Evaluating her from head to toe, he asked in a puzzled tone, "Black Snake?" He was inquiring whether she planned to meet someone that evening using the identity of Black Snake.
Having spent considerable ttogether, they had developed an intuitive grasp of each other's expressions. Marissa caught his drift immediately and confirmed with a nod. This reassurance allowed Connor to relax further. Black Snake wouldn't get involved in a romantic relationship with anyone. If she was meeting a man under this guise, it likely had nothing to do with romance, easing his initial fears.
A smile then broke across his face, radiant and curious. "Is there something significant you need to discuss with that person tonight?" "No comment," Marissa replied succinctly. Connor was taken aback but not upset. He pressed on, "You announced Black Snake's retirement. Now you'll appear as Black Snake again. Won't that lead to complications?" Gal no ve I s.hosts your favorite stories Marissa responded casually, "I'm not planning any action as Black Snake. I'm just meeting an old friend. It shouldn't be an issue." With those words, she moved ahead. Connor watched her leave, wanting to say more, but noticing her disinterest, he instead told her, "Try to get hearly." Marissa didn't turn around. She simply waved her hand dismissively. At that moment, Lawrence and Lindsay bounded up the stairs. They had spent the afternoon in the main house talking with Arabella and had rushed over to see Connor and Marissa at Connor's villa.
Previously, the children had hesitated to intrude on Connor's second floor, still feeling somewhat unfamiliar with him. They longed to grow closer but were unsure. However, since Lindsay had gifted Connor a porcelain figurine, Connor had shown more patience to them and smiled more often, making Lawrence and Lindsay feel more at ease around him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmToday was the first tthe children bounded up the stairs to find their parents, excitedly shouting, "Dad, Mom, we're back!" Marissa immediately removed her mask and cap, beaming at the kids with a wide smile. Connor shifted his features into a gentler expression, stepping beside Marissa to welcthe children, aiming to foster a warm family environment.
As Lawrence and Lindsay arrived on the second floor, they took a quick glance at their parents before dashing over like little birds. Lawrence wrapped his arms around Marissa's leg, while Lindsay clung to Connor's. It seemed to affirm the old saying that sons were drawn to their mothers and daughters to their fathers. Lindsay, ever the charmer, gazed up at Connor and exclaimed, "Dad, I missed you so much today at school. I couldn't even eat; my tummy is so empty now." Connor's heart softened at her words. He crouched down, gently pinched Lindsay's cheek, and replied with a smile, “Dad missed Lindsay just as much.” Not to be outshone, Lawrence raised his eyes to Marissa and declared, "Mom, I missed you so much that I forgot to watch what I was eating and now I'm stuffed." Marissa laughed heartily, squatted down, and affectionately pinched Lawrence's cheek, replying, "Mom missed you too, sweetheart."
Just then, Marissa's phone chimed with a new notification. She glanced at it and noticed that Kevin had sent her an email
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