Chapter 27 - Sharing the Same Bed

Antoninus didn't seem to mind much about the situation.

"I've already informed Marcus about Mirabelle's situation here at the estate. She's planning to make a video call to her family later. Would you mind keeping her company?"

"Sure," I replied with a touch of sadness. "I should have apologized to Mr. Marcus, though."

"No, I didn't ask you to apologize," Antoninus assured me.

He lowered his gaze and looked at me with sincere eyes under the starlit sky. "You can say whatever you want to him. With me, you don't have to compromise yourself."

His words were truly touching, but as I gazed into his deep and enigmatic eyes, I couldn't help but wonder how many secrets were hidden behind them. Were Lucius' words true? Was he a victim like me that night five years ago, or was he somehow involved in the dark events that took place?

I couldn't find the answers in his eyes and eventually looked away in disappointment. Just then, Mirabelle came running towards us.

Her leg was still wrapped in band