Chapter 53 The Weight of Departure

Marcus walked away slowly, his back filled with loneliness and dishevelment, carrying all his failures and pain. His steps were heavy, each one a difficult leap over emotional barriers, evoking a sense of deep sorrow. As his figure grew smaller and finally disappeared from sight, a profound silence and contemplation remained. Yvonne's eyes welled up with tears, her thoughts drifting back to the previous night when Marcus, with a group of men, aggressively wanted to confront Zoe. But in the end, under Yvonne’s persuasion, Marcus chose to back down. He stood before her, his gaze firm and gentle, saying, "Yvonne, I’m always behind you, so don’t be afraid." At that moment, a warm feeling surged in Yvonne’s heart. She thought that as long as she didn't meet Marcus again, she could completely sever the emotional entanglement. However, reality turned out to be far more complex than she had imagined. Marcus's figure had already vanished from sight, his departure bearing an indescribabl