Chapter 20

Lillian's POV

I fixate my eyes on the side, looking outside the window, completely ignoring Marcus.

But my own eyes betray me because I can't help but look at him.

He looks tired, with dark circles around his eyes as if he hasn't slept.

Marcus catches me looking, and when our eyes meet, my heart starts beating erratically once again.

I can't look away now that his piercing blue eyes are fixed on me. It's as if I'm being pulled towards him.

"Did you get any sleep?" I finally ask, unable to hold back my worry.

A small smile graces his lips, and he shakes his head.

"Why? Were you busy fucking other women?" I ask, immediately regretting the question.

Marcus's smile grows wider, and I see a teasing look in his eyes.

"I stayed up all night reading cases," he says, and when I hear his response, my forehead creases.

"If you're that busy, then why do you have to come with me?" I ask.

Marcus lets out a deep breath, and I can see he's struggling to stay awake.

"So I can be with you," he says, no