Chapter 36

Third POV.

"What do you mean?" the girls shouted.

Marcus felt as if he was going to suffer a headache in no time if he continued to stay with them but he knew what he should and should not do.

"Yes, the old woman stole the book but she later lost it," Marcus said.

"How are you all sure that the book got lost and not that she is hiding it?" Leila asked as she stared at Marcus.

"Honestly I don't know but that is what I was told," Marcus said, making the girls lower their gaze from him in disappointment.

"I thought you were here to tell us where the book is but guess we were wrong about it," Elana said as she shook her head.

"At least I found out how it was stolen from your family. I am as useless as both of you think," Marcus said.

Elana and Leila rolled their eyes since they were used to him always praising himself when he succeeded in anything no matter how small or big it was.

"Marcus we will see what you see, say thank you or even buy you a gift if you find out who has that