Granny Luisa said, "I ain't tryna criticize Cornelia or nothing, why you all uptight?"
Marcus asked, "Well, what are you trying to say?"
Granny Luisa said, "You have a seat first. You're so tall, I gotta tilt my head up to look at you, and it's tiring."
Marcus pulled up a chair and sat next to Granny Luisa, "Please go ahead, granny."
Granny Luisa said, "I just wanna know, besides being committed to your marriage, is there anything else between you and Cornelia?"
Marcus asked, "Isn't being committed to the marriage the right thing?"
Granny Luisa paused, then said, "Sure, ain't nothing wrong with that. But seeing you two being so compatible, I wish there's more to it. I hope you're together because you love each other, not just for the sake of the marriage."
This struck a chord with Marcus. Granny's thoughts were eerily in sync with his. He was starting to feel something different towards Cornelia. He hoped Cornelia was with him not just because of duty.
He'd always been good at keeping a poker face. Even when his true thoughts were exposed, he simply responded, "I'll try my best, granny."
Granny Luisa couldn't see his inner turmoil, and she sighed, "This is the first time Cornelia has come to our house. She might be scared all by herself. Go keep her company. I'm tired too, gonna hit the sack."
Marcus said, "Alright."
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