Chapter 45: The New Gardener

Mariana Adams' Point of View

While I was waiting for him to arrive, I found myself experiencing some anxiety. He simply waited until I was asleep before leaving my bed, which has made me anxious and worried about him to the point that I feel sick to my stomach.

At that moment, I was situated in front of the enormous staircase, and I was waiting for him at the top of the flight. The home was rather large and appeared to be in good condition, but I was at a loss to understand how the heck mosquitoes managed to find their way inside.

As soon as I heard a car outside, I stood up from my seat and looked around. I then saw that it was him, along with Lorenzo and his security personnel. Ares turned his gaze to me, and Lorenzo tried to speak to him, but Ares ignored both Lorenzo and what he said, even as Lorenzo bowed his head toward him.

I was so anxious that I couldn't even form words as I mumbled, "Where did you go? I thought you left me!"

Ares drew my body closer to him as he gently strok