C426 Unexpected Houseguest

Marcus reached out, gently holding her delicate hand in his, “Cornelia, after you left, I gave it some real thought. I was out of line trying to make you stay and having your stuff moved without your say so. I won’t pull a stunt like that again. Trust me!”

Cornelia lifted her head slightly, her eyes meeting his genuine gaze from behind his silver glasses. She wanted to believe him