Resting against his arm, Loraine let out a contented sigh.


    “I’m grateful you trusted me.”


    There was somethingforting about being the one chosen with certainty.


    Marco paused for a moment before he gently embraced her, his hands resting on her waist. He offered


    a gentle pat, reassuring her, “Of course, I have faith in you. Loraine, I apologize. I should have done


    this sooner… If I had believed in you and protected you during our three years of marriage, perhaps we


    would not have ended in divorce…”


    Hearing these words, a pang of pain shot through Loraine’s heart. She lifted her gaze, meeting his


    caring eyes.


    “Come on. Let’s not dwell on the past.”


    But Marco leaned in closer, his words brushing against her nose. “No, it’s my fault. I can’t just erase it.


    Despite its ugliness, it’s still our past. I don’t want to act like it never urred. Will you let me make


    amends and begin anew?”


    As his breath warmed her Lips, on the verge of a kiss, a camouged military vehicle thundered into


    view, executing a wless quick turn and stopping before them.


    Rowan stepped out of the car, his face cold.


    “Lorrie, what’s happening?”


    Caught in their embrace, they were startled into a state of frozen stillness.


    Loraine met Rowan’s intense gaze, her voice low. “Uncle Rowan…”


    Rowan took a second nce, spotting Marco’s hand on her waist. Seeing them so close, his face


    darkened further.


    He had only been gone a few days to take care of Aldo in the hospital, and this brat was already


    swooping down on his beloved niece.


    Stalking up to them, Rowanmanded in a low voice, “Brat, hands off!”


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    Marco held his tongue, reluctant to release Loraine. Feeling a sudden pinch on his waist, he winced,


    grudgingly letting go.


    Seizing the moment, Loraine pushed Marco away, offering an awkward smile. “Uncle Rowan, what


    brings you here?”


    Rowan snorted, a spark of hostility in his eyes. “The inte’s buzzing with scandal about you. If I don’t


    step in, people might think the Torres family is washed up!”


    With that, he deftly positioned himself between her and Marco, shoving


    Marco further away.


    Marco, now at a distance, looked at Loraine with a intive expression. After a brief silence, Loraine


    decided to inform Rowan about the recent events.


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    “Rest assured. I have everything under control.”


    But Rowan’s eyes zed with rage.