Charmaine's POV
I felt a wave of anger wash over me as I thought about Marcus's sudden appearance. How dare he just show up here, after all these years? Did he really think I would just welcome him back with open arms? I thought about all the pain he had caused me, all the tears I had cried over him. And now, he just expected me to forgive and forget?
But beneath the anger, I felt a spark of fear. What did Marcus want? Was he here to try and take Lily away from me? I felt a surge of protectiveness towards my daughter, my heart racing at the thought of Marcus trying to force his way back into our lives. I wouldn't let that happen. I would do whatever it took to keep Lily safe.
I paced back and forth in my living room, I couldn't help but feel conflicted. A part of me still loved Marcus,
