Chapter 77 The Place You Hate And You Want'

Alice lay awake, unable to find sleep. Her mind was overwhelmed with a multitude of thoughts, leaving no space for rest. She tossed and turned in bed for what felt like forever until she eventually surrendered to the sleepless night. Perhaps it was the absence of Marvin that kept her awake. When they were together, she could escape the harsh reality of her situation. Despite her decision to flee, the fear lingered that Cesar would take action if he discovered her absence from the villa. In an attempt to banish these intrusive thoughts, she aimlessly wandered around the room. "...!" Out of nowhere, a pair of arms wrapped around her, causing her to jump in surprise. However, the comforting warmth that enveloped her instantly put her at ease. Turning around, she was met with Marvin's gaze. Her own eyes widened as she softly uttered, "...you have the scent of blood on you." Ignoring her comment, he continued to hold her tightly as if he hadn't heard her at all. "Are you injured?" s