Shera sensed her hesitance and smiled.


    “ALL I need from you is your support. No underhanded tactics. I truly believe that Marcus wille


    back to me. And if I be your daughter-inw, I’ll shower you with the respect and love you


    deserve, not to mention grandchildren.”


    Finally convinced, Celeste gave a nod of agreement. After all, Millie had never shown her much


    affection and still hadn’t provided a grandchild. It was enough to make anyone question her capabilities


    as a wife.


    Around noon, Marcus received a call from Celeste and returned home, surprised to find Shera also


    present.


    Shera greeted him with a warm smile, and Marcus returned the gesture with a nod.


    So this was Celeste’s ploy, to set up a meeting with Shera?


    Celeste stole nces at the pair. Marcus seemedposed, while Shera appeared radiant.


    Finally, Celeste broke the silence, saying, “Let’s sit down for Lunch.”


    Marcus took a seat, and Shera sat beside him. After everyone started eating, Shera took it upon herself


    to serve Marcus some food.


    “You’ve got dark circles under your eyes, Marcus. Try some celery.


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    It’s high in vitamin C and helps with that.”


    Marcus looked unimpressed as he moved the celery to an empty te.


    “I don’t care for celery. Please, focus on your own meal.”


    His pte was versatile enough-his time in Raven Ind had ensured that. But Marcus wasn’t about to


    eat something he didn’t want, not unless Millie was the one offering it.


    Breaking the awkward silence, Celeste chimed in.


    “Let’s just eat, shall we? The table is brimming with options. And Shera, I hope you’lle to visit more


    often.”


    “Absolutely,” Shera replied with a grin.


    Celeste then turned her attention back to Marcus, “Since Millie’s grandmother had a car ident and


    she’s away taking care of her, why don’t youe stay here? We’ve got plenty of staff, and you won’t


    have to bother with meals.”


    Marcus kept his eyes on his te.


    “No, thank you. Work’s been hectictely. I require a quiet environment.”


    Although Celeste was disheartened by his refusal, she knew better than to push. She’d just have to find


    other ways to bring him around more frequently, to foster chances for him and Shera.


    After the meal, a downpour made the roads nearly impassable. Marcus had no choice but to stay until


    the weather cleared.


    Retreating to the living room, Marcus settled on a couch, opened hisptop, and began skimming


    through an email.


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