Chapter 197

Elaine frowned, clearly annoyed. "Didn't you say you trust me?" What she really meant was, if he trusted her, why ask? Elaine wasn't usually the kind to make a fuss, but right now—yeah, she kinda wanted to. Just this once. There was something different about this kind of love—it wasn't like from her parents or teachers. It was something softer... warmer. Marcus gently said, "Of course I believe you, but I still want to know exactly what happened." "You think I'd just let it go?" "No way," Elaine snapped through gritted teeth. "I'm so done with that guy." "I'll take care of it for you," Marcus said seriously. Elaine's face flushed in an instant. Did he have to say it like that? Marcus raised a brow when she didn't respond. "You don't want me to?" "I do!" she blurted, nodding like her life depended on it. He took the tissue from her hand and softly dabbed at her face. "Then go wash up, have some dinner, and get to bed early." "No... I still feel wronged," she muttered, turning over and b