Before Marcus could even say a word, Cornelia started her rant. "Some meds can have huge side effects, and your old health conditions might flare up again under such circumstances, so you need to gradually adjust your medication. Once we're back in Riverton, I'll go and learn some stuff from Dr. Lester, so I can be in charge of preparing your medicine. All in all, health is the most important thing, you gotta take good care of yourself from now on, and you can't just ignore your health."
In the middle of her rambling, Cornelia was pulled into a strong, warm, and masculine embrace. Then she heard Marcus' deep, husky voice, "Cornelia..."
He held her tight, repeating her name over and over again, as if he was engraving her name into his heart. Marcus was so strong that Cornelia had a hard time breathing, but she didn't struggle, "I'm here, I've always been here."
Cornelia could vaguely sense Marcus' unease, but she didn't know why he was uneasy.
She wanted to ask him, but the next moment, he let go of her, then held her face and gave her a quick peck, "I missed you."
"Hmph, I thought you wouldn't miss me." Cornelia grabbed Marcus' hand, gripping it tightly, "I missed you too! So much! I don't want to leave you anymore, wherever you go to work in the future, we'll always be together. Don't leave me alone at home, okay?"
"Okay." Marcus said.
After getting his promise, Cornelia returned to his arms, hugging him tightly, "Jeremy!"
"Hmm?" Marcus responded.
Cornelia pouted, "I'm imitating you, why aren't you imitating my response?"
"What response?" Marcus knew what Cornelia wanted to hear, but he couldn't say it, as his current physical condition couldn't promise her that he'd always be around.
Oh well, she wouldn't hold it against him. Cornelia held Marcus' hand, "It's hot, let's go inside and see Grandpa Augustine."
But when she turned around, she saw Grandpa Augustine quietly watching them from the side.
Cornelia blushed, "Grandpa Augustine!"
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