Chapter 822
âBriana, just try your best to break free from your fear Your strength is enough to release yourself, and youâll see that fear wonât be able to tie you down the future.â Marcus knew exactly what Briana was scared of That incident was also the main reason Marcus wanted to put Brennen behind bars years ago
Everyone said Marcus was cold blooded, and that he had no compassion Briana used to think that way too, because she fell her brother treated her just like any other person. She thought he didnât care about her, she felt that even if she died, he wouldnât give a damn.
Until one day, she got hurt. When she woke up in the middle of the night in pain, she saw him sitting by her bed, applying ointment to her wounds with concern in his eyes.
Thatâs when she realized, she wasnât the kid everyone despised. The ones who hated her were just her mom and dad. Her brother and grandma loved her very, very much.
Her grandma had taken her in when she was little, and she wouldnât be locked in the punishment room for talking too much anymore. She could also eat whatever she liked Her brother, he was always silently caring for her.
Thinking about this, Briana felt much better. Til try to let go of my fear I canât allow it control me anymore.â
Marcus nodded âGood. Get in the car, letâs go home.â
Briana, âMhmâ
Marcus drove, leaving the passenger seat for Cornelia. Briana took her place in the backseat without being told. He was focused on driving, and didnât say a word. Neither did Cornelia nor Briana. The three of them arrived at the Hartley Mansion in silence
By the time they got home, Briana was too tired, mostly mentally. She didnât even eat dinner and went straight to bed
Cornelia had a lot of questions. So she pulled Marcus into a room, âPresident Hartley, can you tell me how Brennen hurt Bri?I want to help her, but I donât know the whole story, so I donât know how to help her.â
Marcus smiled, but it was a cold smile that couldnât warm anyoneâs heart. âBefore I answer your question, you need to answer me three.â
Cornelia, âAsk away. Whether itâs three or ten, no problem.â
Marcus, âAre you afraid of snakes?â
As soon as she heard the word, Cornelia got goosebumps all over. âI am. And I think most people around me are.â
Marcus asked again, âWhat would you do if you were locked up with a snake?â
Cornelia, âI think Iâd freak outâ
Marcus. âWhat if you were locked in a completely dark room with a snake? How long do you think you could last?â
Just the thought of it filled Cornelia with fear. She hesitated for a few seconds before she realized. âYou meanâ¦
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