Chapter 118: Returning to his home

Elena had fallen asleep on the drive back to Marcus’ home. He and wanted to take her back to his private mansion, but he needed someone to watch her and keep her company while he was busy, so he took her to his family home. When he arrived, his mother rushed over in her night dress. “Is that Elena?” she asked and he nodded. “She is sleeping,” Marcus answered. “Alright, take her up,” Maria said and he took her up stairs to his room. He carefully put her down on the bed, but he was not careful enough because she woke up a little after. Her eyes cracked open slightly and she clutched to his arm. “Grandma, I did not mean to, don’t take out the cane,” she muttered as she jolted away. He caressed her hair to sooth her. “shh… I will explain everything, okay?” he said. A flicker of hope ignited within Elena’s chest. She looked up at Marcus, her eyes filled with fragility. “You will make it go away?” she asked. “I will make it all go away,” he assured her, stroking her hair to c