The moment the call connected, a flirty, enticing voice slipped into the quiet, reaching both their ears.


    “Marco, I miss you so much…”


    Marco’s expression shifted dramatically as he cast a subconscious nce at Loraine.


    Loraine’s face turned pale instantly.


    If that voice wasn’t Keely’s, then whose could it possibly be!


    With a cold air enveloping her, Loraine disentangled her hand from


    Marco’s, cautiously retreating a step back. It seemed she had fortified her defense against him.


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    His continuedmunication with Keely Left her in shock.


    Despite Keely sessfully pitting the entire Bryant family against


    Loraine, Marco remained her unwavering pir of support. The pressure led Loraine to seek the path of


    divorce. In time, Keely resorted to a plot to tarnish Loraine’s standing. Marco then swore to never


    extend forgiveness to Keely.


    Loraine had faith in Marco’s transformation after he expelled Keely from the country and handed over


    incriminating proof of her misdeeds to the police.


    However, this unexpected call shattered her illusion.


    She found the situation drenched in bitter irony.


    A wave of panic swept over Marco. He scurried to grasp Loraine’s hand, disregarding the phone call,


    and desperately yearned to exin the situation.


    “Loraine, I swear I didn’t recognize Keely’s number! Believe me. If I’d known it was her, I wouldn’t have


    picked up!”


    Loraine receded, her face impassive. She queried with a deceptive smile, “Is that so? You needn’t


    justify this to me as it bears no relevance to me. Thank you for your aid to my grandfather. We will duly


    compensate youter. It would be best if you leave now, I have tasks to attend to.”


    Marco clumsily stumbled over his words. Unwittingly, he had left the phone connected and by an


    idental press of the speakerphone button


    Keely’s sobs reverberated through the room.


    “Marco, are you still harboring anger towards me? I’ve suffered enough and borne my due punishment.


    Remember, the day that holds significance to us both is merely two months away. Iprehend your


    unwillingness to forgive me, but why do you deny my return home?”


    Marco stood frozen, his features clouded with uncertainty and indecision.


    Loraine’s frustration deepened. Keely’s words resonated in her mind, stirring feelings of disquiet.


    She wondered what this shared significant day could be.


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    She sensed that Marco still nurtured affection for Keely.