Chapter 66

When Elaine got back to the office, Isabella wasn't there. She'd been worried she might come back to pick a fight, but even by the end of the workday, there was still no sign of her. Not that it made Elaine feel much better—her mind was stuck on how to fix the mess she'd made, how to turn this around somehow. Problem was, a whole day just wasn't enough to figure it out. Feeling completely defeated, she packed her things and headed to the parking lot—only to bump into Marcus. "Where are you going?" he called out from behind her. Elaine knew the voice instantly. But wait, he wasn't supposed to be here right now, not with his usual schedule. Clutching her car keys, she turned with a forced smile. "Heading home." "Let's go together." Marcus didn't wait for her response—he just straight-up took her keys. Once the car roared to life, he gave her an expectant look, clearly waiting for her to get in. Elaine glanced at his still-parked car, unsure what he was playing at—but then again, what cou