Chapter 50 A Final Struggle

"Marcus." A sudden voice cut in at an inopportune moment, interrupting Marcus and Nathan's conversation. Both men turned their heads simultaneously, and Lydia's figure entered their view. Nathan was the first to withdraw his gaze. He then glanced at Marcus with a look full of unspoken meaning. Marcus frowned upon seeing Lydia approach, making it clear he had no intention of engaging with her. However, Lydia remained undeterred. She shamelessly walked over and sat down beside him as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "Marcus, why did you block my number?" she asked softly, her voice carrying a tinge of grievance. Marcus kept his eyes fixed straight ahead, unwilling to spare her even a glance. "I already made things very clear over the phone this afternoon," he said coldly. "Since we've broken up, there's no reason to keep in contact." Unwilling to give up, Lydia clung to his arm, her gaze filled with desperation and humility as she made one last attempt to salvage t