“You cherished her, didn’t you?”Marcus iced over at the entrance. For a while, he didn’t even blink. It became like he’d forgotten the way to breathe. Celeste saw the shade drain properly out of his face.“Answer me,” she stated, quieter this time.He didn’t. Not in the beginning. For years, he’d been more than a tutor. He’d taught her everything—languages, history, approach, survival. He was the one who never walked away. The only person she trusted.And now, he was a traitor.Marcus in the end stepped in and closed the door. His palms have been shaking.“yes,” he stated after a long pause. “I loved your mother.”The words hit her like a knife.Celeste’s stomach twisted. She’d found the proof an hour ago—hidden notes, codes, payment records. All pointing back to the Belmonts. He’d been leaking information for months.“How long?” she asked, her voice tight.He looked down. “Since before you were born.”Her heart stopped for a moment. “You mean… twenty-five years?”He gave a small nod
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