Chapter 913
Hank feigned surprise. âYour husband? Youâre so young, so I thought you didnât even have a boyfriend yel. I didnât expect you were already married Whereâs your hubby from? What does he do?â
The old folks always asked these kinda questions. Hank was a good buddy of Corneliaâs late father, so she indulged him. âHeâs from Riverton, Working in business From the moment Hank stepped into the room, he could feel the strong vibes from Marcus, so he was always hesitant to look his way But now, he mustered up some courage, stole a glance at him and felt even more uneasy. He still plucked up enough courage to pat Marcus on the shoulder. âThis young man is quite the looker. You two make a cute couple.â
Marcus glanced at the spot where Hank had touched him, looking somewhat displeased.
âThanks!â Comelia walked to the side and poured Hank a cup of coffee, âHave a seat and drink some coffee.â
Hank sat down, first looking around at the others in the room, then checking his watch
Zack also came to entertain Hank, âStaying up all night can get tedious. Weâre playing cards, fancy a game?â
âI donât know how to play. You guys carry on. Iâll just watch, Hank waved his hand, then subconsciously checked the time again and looked towards the door.
Zack said, âYouâre not from Rosenberg, are you? Itâs my first time seeing someone your age who doesnât know how to play cardsâ
The folks in Rosenberg loved a good card game, and there were many ways to play. As the older generationâs entertainment options were few, card games were quite the hit among them. Almost every older person knew how to play and liked to play. The younger generation, with more forms of entertainment, might not be as into cards anymore, but mostly everyone knew how to play. So, hearing Hank say he didnât know how to play cards surprised everyone.
Hank chuckled, âI wasnât actually born in Rosenberg. I only lived there a few years when I was young, and thatâs when I met Corneliaâs father.â
Since he wasnât born in Rosenberg, not knowing how to play cards was understandable
Zack and the others carried on with their card game, while Hank sat watching.
Even though he was watching them play cards, he was actually keeping an eye on the time and the door. As time passed, his expression became anxious, showing signs of unease
After sitting for maybe half an hour, he stood up and said to Comelia, âI gotta split now. Whenâs your grannyâs funeral? Iâll come by then.â
Comelia quickly told him the time of her grandmotherâs funeral.
Hank said, âIâll swing by then.â
Cornelia walked Hank to the door, âTake care.â
Marcus also came to the door, âIâll see him off.â
Comelia said, âOkayâ
Marcus and Hank got into the elevator together.
The moment the elevator doors closed, Hank felt the strong murderous intent from Marcus. He looked up at Marcus but couldnât detect anything off on his face, which made him feel even more uneasy.
The elevator quickly descended, and soon they were on the first floor. Hank stepped out, saying, âIâll be going then!â
But the moment he stepped out of the elevator, his path was blocked by Ayden who had been waiting by the elevator door.
Hank was so startled that he took a step back and hit the elevator door with a loud thud, âWho are you? Why are you blocking my way?â
Ayden coldly stared at him without uttering a word.
Marcus said, âIâve been looking for you for days with no luck, I didnât expect to see you here.â
Marcusâ voice was as cold as a sharp blade, making Hank feel uncomfortable, âYouâre looking for me? We donât know each other, why are you looking for me?â
Marcus let out a cold laugh, âYou donât know me, but you know Clair. You two seem quite chummyâ