Chapter 228

Renee gave a nervous laugh. “I was just trying to finish up everything with the drama team as quickly as I could." With every new actor came the challenge of finding the right look and makeup that would suit their role and match the scene and costumes of the other characters. It was a lot of work. Marcelo gave a knowing hum, his voice hinting at something more. Renee, feeling a twinge of guilt, gently pulled on his sleeve. “Marcelo, I never made a fuss about you helping Marvin with Sarah. You can't use this against me." Marcelo gave her a look, as if asking, "Is this your way of saying you're sorry?" Renee didn't believe she was in the wrong. If men could go after their careers, why couldn't women do the same? She had no intention of changing. Yet...she thought she might still smooth things over with him. Leaning forward, she supported herself on the back of the chair and landed a quick kiss on the corner of his mouth, her eyes shining as she gazed at him. “Honey, are you still upset w