Chapter 1035

Marie's voice was anxious and filled with deep apologies. I only realized my reaction had been too extreme and scared her, but I didn't blame her at all. I knew that she cared for me deeply and was genuinely concerned about my well-being. When she asked about the scar on my wrist, it was out of concern, just as I had been concerned for her earlier. There was no other intention behind it. "It's okay, Mrs. Barker," I quickly reassured her. "I'm truly sorry. When I put the bracelet on you that day, I accidentally moved your band and noticed the scar underneath. I was worried and wanted to know what happened. "I thought it must have been something unpleasant, and I wanted to wait for you to tell me, but I couldn't help but ask, and now I've upset you..." Her words came out hurriedly and carefully, and I could see that she was hurting for me. I understood her intentions, but I had become used to hiding my scars, keeping them concealed from others. The story behind those scars was kno