Marina gave a faint smile. "I didn't want to ruin the party vibe, so I only told Estelle. Something came up, and I need to head back now."
Carson raised an eyebrow. "Is it urgent?"
Marina stayed quiet.
Carson checked his watch. "I'll go back with you."
"No, it's fine," Marina quickly declined. "The party isn't over. Stay with Jonah and the guys. I can go by myself."
Carson had been drinking, but he wasn't drunk. His eyes were clear, and the alcohol only seemed to enhance his refined, handsome features. He took the handle of her suitcase. "I'm not letting you go back alone."
Marina watched the man walk ahead with her luggage and simply shrugged. If he wanted to play the role of the perfect fiancé, she'd let him.
Since both of them had been drinking, Carson had his driver take his car to bring them back to J City.
During the drive, Marina received a call from her family. Her expression quickly darkened. "I already told you, I don't agree!"
Carson glanced over. She had her head turned slightly, a few loose strands from her low ponytail falling over her face, masking the frustration and faint hurt in her eyes.
Whoever was on the other end said something that made Marina's jaw tighten. She was clearly struggling to keep her temper in check. "We've been compromising my whole life. Can't Dad just stand his ground for me this one time?"
"Yes, I'm coming home tonight. I haven't agreed to anything, and no one is making this decision for me."
"That's it. We'll talk when I get back."
She hung up the phone. Carson looked at her. "What happened?"
Marina didn't want to talk about it. Her family's messy dynamics weren't something she liked airing out to outsiders.
Carson's lips curved into a slight smirk. "I'm leaving a great party in the middle of the night to escort you back, and you're keeping secrets? Try me. I might actually be able to help."


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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Things are looking up for Xavier and Norah. Thank you for the updates....
Woohoo! This was sooooo good. Thank you for the updates....
This was classic updates. Thank you so much...
May we please have updates. Thank you...
I sincerely hope that Gonzalez finds the taped meeting of Hannah and Trevor to throw them under the bus....
How will Gonzalez get back at Hannah, Yvonne and Trevor for the setup and fall from grace....
Adrian needs to safe face and not do this. It will embarrass he and Norah and his family. Thank you for the updates....
This a HOT MESS for them both....
WOW! I didn't see that coming at all for Norah nor Gonzalez, the plot thickens. Thank you for the updates....
Xavier wants to get caught kissing Norah at this point. When will he ask her to call him Xavier and not Gonzalez. Maybe that would bring back her memories. Thank you for the updates....