Chapter 49. Rekindling the Flame

Cara’s words pierced Marcus’s heart, and he repented his reckless ways. Although it had been over a year since he had stopped sleeping around, he knew that this would haunt him forever. Returning to New York brought him out of the blissful and happy bubble he was in, compelling him to face the harsh reality of his life.

He craved to rekindle the fire that he and Cara shared before. How can three weeks of separation turn his life upside down? Marcus longed to return to his Southampton beach home, back to those carefree and blissful days, detached from everyone.

He watched Cara’s stiff and hurt posture as she stood farther away from him, aloof, angry, and hating his presence totally. He wished he could convince her somehow that this is how his life was, dull, dismal, and hopeless.

They reached his penthouse and Cara looked around disinterestedly, not wanting to stay there even for a minute. She was deeply hurt that Marcus didn’t stand up for her in front of that bit*