Chapter 284

"Hey, let me down!" Renee protested, feeling the eyes of everyone on her as she hid her face in Marcelo’s chest, embarrassed to be seen. “Didn't you hurt your ankle? Just stay still," Marcelo said firmly, his expression serious but his arms holding her gently in a princess carry. Carried all the way to her apartment by Marcelo, Renee saw the shocked and gossiping faces of the security guards at the entrance and decided she would go back to the Mansion the next day, vowing never to live here again. As the elevator doors swung open, Renee was reaching to unlock the door with her fingerprint when Marcelo’s embrace tightened. “Ah!" she gasped, suddenly cradled in his arms. He held her as one would a child. Using one hand, Marcelo unlocked the door and gently placed Renee on the sofa, his emotions barely contained. “Marcelo, those reporters chase every bit of gossip, willing to do whatever it takes for a story," she said, trying to ease his worry. “Which foot is it that you hurt?" Marcelo i