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Chapter 85: Hostage

Author: Sweeches
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-26 23:02:16

Rosella’s POV

“Oh my!” She clasped her lips with both hands and looked at me in marvel. This dramatic allure wasn’t just in Marcus, his sister definitely had it harder.

Was she gonna throw a fit and make me feel terrible? I’m sure that’s what Marcus wants. Damn him!

“Sister-in-law! Finally Marcus has someone in his life and you’re so pretty too. I thought he’d die alone with that attitude of his”

Immediately after the words left her mouth I burst into a laughing fit. It wasn’t intentional, it’s just that the shocked expression on Marcus’ face was framable.

He didn’t see that coming and so did I!

I wanted to refute her words but seeing Marcus look so defeated, I was inclined to make him suffer a bit longer. Hah!

“Don’t laugh sister-in-law, I’m really curious. How did my brother manage to get a girl as beautiful as you?”

I stopped laughing and stared at both siblings in amazement. Marcus had a scowl on his face while his sister seemed genuinely happy about the news.

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