Chapter Sixty two: Unexpected visitor

"Cora, you're getting ahead of yourself. I don't think that's the reason," Marceline said, shaking her head.

"Then what is it?" Cora pressed, leaning forward on the bed.

Marceline's voice dropped to barely a whisper. "Cross can never fall for me."

"Why would you even say that?"

"Because I heard it with my own ears." The words came out bitter, each one like a knife twist. "He said it to Samantha. That I meant nothing to him. Nothing at all."

Cora's face softened. "Marceline..."

"So what could possibly be the reason he's acting this way? It's not love, that's for sure."

The silence stretched between them, heavy with unspoken thoughts. Outside, the afternoon sun was starting to dip lower, casting long shadows across the small house.

Meanwhile, outside the gate, a sleek black car pulled up and stopped. The engine purred quietly before going silent.

Jennie was in the kitchen when she heard the car horn. She wiped her hands on her apron and frowned. They weren't expecting anyone, especially