Chapter 58 A Bit of Playfulness Between Lovers

Emma smiled gracefully, her demeanor elegant and poised as she engaged in conversation with Connie. "I've delivered the herb. Now, I'm off to see Marcus. I came secretly, hoping to surprise him. Who would've guessed that he was also trying to surprise me by coming to meet me?" "As a result, we missed each other. But isn't that just a bit of playfulness between lovers? Don't you agree, Ms. Sterling?" Emma's tone was sweet and bashful. Connie, who was now holding the herb, was eager to leave, but Emma kept talking, leaving her no choice but to stay and listen. Walking away immediately after receiving the herb would seem ungrateful, given the effort that Emma had made to deliver it. "Marcus loves me, and I love him. If it weren't for our age, we might already be married," Emma said shyly while observing Connie's reaction. However, Connie's expression remained one of confusion, with a growing impatience that was becoming evident. Natalie urgently needed the antidote to the Three-Se