Chapter 70.

Marissa POV.

“Marissa, wait!” I stop as Michael and I are about to enter the car. I turn to see Robert jogging after us.

“I’m coming with you.” I raise an eyebrow at him. Is he doing this because he wants to? Or is it because I’m here with Michael? Robert takes my hand in his and kisses the back of it. I narrow my eyes at him. I’m not convinced that he is here to genuinely spend time with me. But beggars can’t be choosers.

“I thought you were busy?” I ask, trying to hide the smile on my face. He strokes my cheek and I fight the instinct to lean into his touch. I’ve been here before and I know how this will end. He feels guilty. He will no doubt spend the day and maybe a few more after this, but then it will go back to what it has been like since we arrived here.

“I know I haven’t made much time for you.” I roll my eyes and he sighs.

“Ok, I haven’t made anytime for you and for that I am sorry. I promise I will be by your side more, unless it’s an absolute emergency that requires my imm