Chapter 87

Fiona Pov

As I walked into the kitchen, I was expecting to find it empty. I had gotten up early to make myself breakfast before anyone else was awake. However, as I walked through the door, I was shocked to see my bodyguard, Marcus passionately kissing a maid named Maria on the kitchen counter.

I froze in the doorway, not quite sure what to do. I had always secretly harbored feelings for Marcus, but I had never acted on them. Seeing him with someone else was a harsh reminder of my own unrequited love.

Marcus and Maria were so wrapped up in each other that they didn't notice me at first. But as I stood there, staring at them in shock, Marcus finally looked up and out eyes met.

"Emily," he said, pulling away from Maria and looking guilty. "I can explain."

But I didn't want to hear it. I turned on her heel and stormed out of the kitchen, tears streaming down my face. I couldn't believe that Marcus had betrayed my trust like this.

As I ran back to my room, all I could think about was how