His sexy lips curved slightly, a smile spreading across his face. "Jeremy is definitely punching above his weight by marrying you. Best decision he ever made."
Since he complimented her using Marcus’ identity, Cornelia felt like she should respond. Although she didn't have much dating experience, she believed when it came to relationship, reciprocation was key. Regardless of whether you loved the other person or not, you should give them an answer.
"I feel the same," she replied. "Marrying Jeremy was the best decision I've ever made."
As she said this, Cornelia lowered her head slightly, a hint of sadness visible in her delicate eyes. "But there's something that I've never dared to tell Jeremy. If I do, he might feel embarrassed, he might even want a divorce... But whatever he chooses, I can understand, and I won't blame him."
She wanted to take this opportunity to tell Jeremy about that thing. Whether he was willing to continue their marriage or not after she told him, she would respect his decision.
Her tone was casual, but her beautiful face revealed a hint of sadness, unable to hide her inner tension and anxiety.
She had suffered too much pain over that incident, had endured too many hardships, and people who had pursued her also had left her because of it.
Marcus knew, he understood. "You're talking about what happened in your sophomore year, right?"
Cornelia widened her eyes in surprise, "Mr. Hartley, how... how did you know?"
"It doesn't matter how I know." Marcus said, looking into her eyes. His voice was deep and melodious, like a beautiful melody that resonated within Cornelia's heart.
"What matters is that you're not the one at fault. It was the scumbag who tried to force you, the people who twisted the truth, and those who attacked you without knowing the situation. If Jeremy wants to divorce you because of this, then he doesn't deserve someone as wonderful as you."
This wasn't the first time Marcus had said these words to her.
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