Chapter 93

“David.....!” Marina ran after him, her bare feet thudding on the polished floor. “Can’t you stay tonight? Please?” He paused, just briefly, but when he glanced back, his expression was cold, almost unfamiliar. “No. I have to see Mum,” he said flatly. The tone cut deeper than she expected. For a moment, she wanted to push, to cling harder, but instinct told her not to. He hadn’t said a word about the rumors, hadn’t accused her of anything. If she tried to stop him now, if she pressed too much, what if he changed his mind? She couldn’t risk it. “Okay… bye,” she said softly, forcing a weak smile as she waved her hand. David didn’t answer. He stepped outside, climbed into his car, and drove away without once looking back. Marina stood at the gate, watching the red taillights vanish into the night. And then, slowly the tears vanished from her face. Her lips curved upward, the corner of her mouth lifting into a satisfied smile. Finally. Finally the day had come. Her plan had worked. David’s