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With one last splash of water, she trudged back to the bathroom’s door. She froze when she saw Martino waiting for her on the couch.

She stopped dead on her feet, her heart began to run. She felt a tremor running along with her limbs. All could she think.... what if Ethan would find it out. He loathed another man around her. His every rule was engraved on her soul.

" Hi, " Martino got on his feet at her sight. His usual smile tugged on his lips. He rolled his eyes when he saw her expression, " I'm not going to eat you, Mia. " He said and motioned at the door.

It was impossible to predict the reason for his being in her room. It sounded like a good idea to walk out of the room. That seemed to her more comfortable.

" How is Jeena? " She asked him whenever she controlled her fear.

" Doing well. Mom asked me to check on you. Are you alright? " He asked.

She stopped walking. It was the last thing she wanted to discuss, " You didn't tell Ethan.