Chapter 271. The Consequence of Our Choices

Martina POV

Empty beer cans and whiskey bottles that littered the floor were what greeted me the moment I got inside Marcus’ apartment unit.

My nose twitched. Not because the room stinks but because of something else.

Seeing Marcus looking like this, I felt deep regret washed over me.

Why have we come to this, Marcus?

I lifted my head toward the ceiling, taking in a moment of clarity, but couldn’t because Marcus’ state glared at me. I felt deep sadness for what I have done.

I wanted to blame fate, but who am I kidding? It was all my fault.

I was a horrible person for doing this to the man I love.

I hurt him. So bad.

I thought it was the best choice to leave him.

I thought leaving him would spare him from my family's evilness. I did not believe that he would suffer in this magnitude.

My babies did not know their father. I was alone caring for Marky and Macy. I deprived my son and daughter of their father because I thought I was saving him from my family’s evil intention, bu