Chapter 59. Madame and Dog

Uriel's POV

"Let me help you-"

"I can do it," Marissa instantly cut me off and grabbed her satchel before I could even hold it from the side table. "Uhhh, I'll just wait outside for you."

I was about to ask her what was wrong, but she already turned her back without even saying a word to me and left me in the room. Chills went through my skin as the silence engulfed after she left. I blinked in confusion.

I wonder what is up with her. A while ago, she just woke up from her deep sleep and stared at me when I was waking up from the sofa where I also slept. I reciprocated her meaningful stares, and then later on, she requested to leave and find Victor. That is it, and she seldom talked to me, unlike how we interacted last morning.

As time passes by, the more I get closer to Countess Marissa, the more I know her capabilities and personality. She was more than I thought. It was like she did not need anyone to prove herself. She was content w