Lina nodded, accepting his explanation without suspicion. “I understand why. Anyway, I’m going to see Amelia now. I’m having dinner with her.”
“That’s good, dear. Go spend some quality time with her,” he replied, maintaining his composure as best he could.
As Lina walked away, Marcus let out a long sigh, his shoulders sagging with relief. He watched her leave, then leaned against the pillar, his mind racing. How much longer could he keep this tangled web of lies from unraveling?
Lina drove to Amelia's house, the sun casting a warm glow over the neatly trimmed hedges and the inviting walkway. As she parked her car, she noticed that Amelia wasn’t home yet. Stepping out, she spotted Michael playing in the yard. His face lit up when he saw her, and he ran over, his excitement palpable.
“Hi
