Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 43

Cornelia was so startled by Marcus' words that she instinctively backed away, quickly widening the gap between them.

Seeing how she avoided him, Marcus' eyes turned a bit cold. "It's hard to get a taxi around here at night. There are guest rooms on the second floor, so you can pick one and stay for the night."

Cornelia, "…"

So that was what he meant. Cornelia was overthinking.

Marcus got up and found a first aid kit, taking out a green ointment. "Apply this on your wounds after taking a shower."

"Thanks, President Hartley!" Cornelia graciously accepted the ointment. As for staying over, she didn't think it was necessary.

Even if they stayed on separate floors, it wasn't appropriate for a man and a woman to be alone together. "I'm afraid I might disturb your rest; I won't stay here."

Marcus, "I sleep on the third floor, and you would sleep on the second floor. How could you possibly disturb me? Are your legs that long, that they can reach the ceiling?"

Cornelia, "…"

Marcus continued, "It's 2 AM now, and you must return tomorrow morning. Are you sure you want to leave?"

After he reminded her, Cornelia realized that she still needed to come over early tomorrow morning to discuss the details of Marcus's birthday decoration with the planning company. She nodded, "Then I'll go rest first. Boss, you should also get some rest."

The villa had three floors. Marcus' room and study were on the third floor, while the second floor was usually empty, though the housekeeper would clean it regularly.

There were two guest rooms on the second floor. Cornelia chose the one further inside.

The room was cozy and clean, with brand-new bedding. It was as if no one had ever stayed there.

The bathroom had a newly stocked bathrobe and all the toiletries she might need, just like in a five-star hotel.

That day, Cornelia had flown from snowy West Region to short-sleeve weather in Riverton, signed a divorce agreement, had a minor car accident, and ended up being Marcus' driver. She was exhausted. After the shower, she fell into bed and was asleep within minutes.

Cornelia always had a regular schedule, and even though she went to bed late the night before, she still woke up at 6 AM.

If only she knew that Marcus had been up even earlier than that. She opened the curtains and could see the swimming pool in the backyard. A man wearing only swimming trunks was standing by it.

He was tall, with an eight-pack, a face like a sculpture, and a pair of indifferent yet captivating eyes…

It was the first time Cornelia realized that Marcus' body, hidden beneath his white shirt and black trousers, was even more attractive than his face.