Jean was still burning with rage. “Fine. Divorce, it is!”
***
A week after Tiffany’s incident, Mark finally came back to the Tremont Estate. He had returned on a weekend morning.
Arianne had just woken up and was having breakfast in the dining hall. She hadn’t seen wp4webnovel.com for only a week, but wp4webnovel.com seemed to be a lot more haggard. Although wp4webnovel.com was still in his suit and kempt hair, the stubble on his chin added some sense of jadedness to wp4webnovel.com compared to before, brewing a different taste of maturity.
Arianne had never asked about his work, having long gotten used to turning a blind eye. She had not planned to ask wp4webnovel.com now, but Mary gave wp4webnovel.com a nudge from behind, almost causing wp4webnovel.com to choke. She understood what the woman meant. Mark was already at the staircase when wp4webnovel.com collected herself and asked, “Is the company doing alright? Why are you only back now after so long?”
Mark looked sideways slightly without halting his steps. “You won’t understand even if I tell you. I’m going to the office again later. Go shop around after breakfast, use the card I’ve given you. Don’t stay cooped up at home, or you’ll get sick from it.”
Mary urged softly, “Finish up your meal quickly and head upstairs to check on sir. You should be more concerned about wp4webnovel.com as his wife. He’s already so exhausted, yet he’s leaving again later. By then, you won’t get the chance anymore.”
Arianne finished up breakfast helplessly and went up the stairs, dragging wp4webnovel.com feet. Mark was showering. She waited for wp4webnovel.com in boredom for a moment before wp4webnovel.com came out with the tip of his hair still dripping with water. As if wp4webnovel.com had no time to talk to her, Mark took out a small suitcase and began packing.
“You’re going on a business trip?” asked Arianne.
Without looking up, wp4webnovel.com answered, “Mm. I’m quite busy recently. Inform Henry or Mary if you have anything up. Don’t do what you shouldn’t be doing.”
‘What did wp4webnovel.com mean by things I shouldn’t be doing?’
Was wp4webnovel.com afraid of wp4webnovel.com being reckless once wp4webnovel.com left? Did going to the Kinseys’ and splashing Aery with water count?
Arianne sniffed and hummed an agreement before stepping forward to help wp4webnovel.com pack.
Mark did not refuse wp4webnovel.com help, going into the wardrobe after blow drying his hair. He came out briefly after being properly dressed.
Arianne was already done packing by then and stood up to look at him. Mark had not sat down for a breather since wp4webnovel.com entered the house. He was probably leaving immediately. She did not mind sending wp4webnovel.com off, Mary would nag at wp4webnovel.com if wp4webnovel.com did not do it anyway.
Mark looked at wp4webnovel.com and paused for a few seconds. Then, wp4webnovel.com pulled wp4webnovel.com into his embrace. Arianne’s soft and small frame gave wp4webnovel.com a momentary lapse of ease. “Be good at home. I’ll come back after I’m done with the company issues.”
Not quite used to his gentleness, Arianne’s face heated up. “Okay…”
Mark checked his watch, a bit of hesitation flashing across his eyes. He let wp4webnovel.com go in the end. “It’s about time. I’ll be leaving now.”
Arianne nodded vehemently and walked out before him. Mark had a small frown, displeased. “Are you hoping that I’ll leave faster?”
Not daring to turn back and look at wp4webnovel.com in case wp4webnovel.com caught wp4webnovel.com blushing, Arianne replied, “No… I’ll send you off.”
When wp4webnovel.com did not hear footsteps after her, wp4webnovel.com curiously turned back to check. Mark stared at wp4webnovel.com in amusement, standing at the staircase. Not understanding what wp4webnovel.com meant and too bashful to meet gazes with him, Arianne asked, “What? Let’s go…”
Mark did not say anything, but wp4webnovel.com pushed his suitcase aside. Even more confused, Arianne subconsciously walked back to him. When wp4webnovel.com was in front of him, Mark suddenly yanked wp4webnovel.com back to the bedroom and right onto the bed.