Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 268

"You think I give a damn about this chump change?" Marcus was ticked off by her words. Then, something else stirred him up even more. When she raised her hand, he saw blood on her palm. She must've scratched herself in her heated state.

He quickly grabbed her hand, "What's wrong?"

Cornelia didn't feel any pain. She was so flustered she tried to pull her hand back, "I'm fine."

"Say you're fine one more time, I dare you!" Marcus held her hand tight, his voice stern, "First, we're getting Dr. Dawson to look at your wound, then you can talk with Justin."

Cornelia wanted to protest, but seeing his grim expression, she held her tongue and obeyed.

Marcus arranged for Cornelia and Justin's conversation to take place in a greenhouse located in the garden, where he thought the warm atmosphere would make Cornelia comfortable.

He didn't accompany them. It was just Cornelia and Justin in the greenhouse. But he had a clear view of their every move from outside.

Briana walked up to Marcus, "Bro, how can you just let Cornelia be with Justin like that? He's obviously bad news. What if he hurts Cornelia?"

"She's mine. He wouldn't dare lay a finger on her," Marcus turned to glance at Briana, feeling touched by his little sister's concern for Cornelia.

Suddenly, he had a brilliant idea to keep Cornelia around, "If you're so fond of Cornelia, why don't you find a way to make her stay?"

Briana replied, "I wish she could stay too. But she wants to go home. I can't think of any reason to keep her here. Plus, this is your private space, and you're very territorial. If I decide to keep Cornelia here and you get pissed and kick us out, it would be really awkward."

Marcus replied, "I'm cool with you two staying. Stay as long as you want."

"Really?" Briana thought she had misheard, "Bro, say it again."

He'd repeat it as many times as it took to keep Cornelia here. "I'm cool with you and Cornelia staying. Stay as long as you want." He said.

"Why are you suddenly being so chill?" Briana excitedly sprang to Marcus, giving him a big hug, "I get it, you finally realized you haven't been giving me enough attention these past few years and you're trying to make up for it. Marcus, I love you! You're the best!"

Marcus pulled her hands off his waist, "I'm a married man, and you're an adult. You can't keep hugging me like this."

Briana pouted in disagreement, "Just because you're married doesn't mean you're not my brother. No matter how old I get, you'll always be my brother. We're blood, that's a bond that's set in stone the moment we're born. What's wrong with hugging you?"

Marcus replied, "I'm worried that your sister-in-law might get jealous."