Marina laughed. "Don't worry about it. She was yelling at me in my own defense, after all."
It was a convoluted statement, but Carson understood perfectly. He raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips. "As long as you're not mad. Feeling better?"
Marina nodded. "I'm fine."
After finishing breakfast, Carson changed, and they headed out to the Foster family estate together.
They had left late, and with the heavy traffic, it was nearly noon by the time they arrived.
The Foster estate was nearly a century old, yet it didn't show the slightest hint of decay. A cluster of magnificent villas, blending classical Western architecture with exquisite landscaping, sat nestled amid sprawling gardens. Each structure boasted its own unique design, creating a breathtaking and harmonious estate.
Weathering the passage of time, the historic buildings felt eternally renewed, radiating an aura of profound, old-money elegance.
Naturally, keeping a century-old property in such pristine condition was a testament to the Foster family's immense wealth, costing millions of dollars in upkeep every year.
They stepped into the main house, finding that most of the extended family had already gathered.
The moment Carson walked in, Grandpa Foster's face lit up with energy. "Carson!"
Carson led Marina over to greet the patriarch.
In the grand living room, furnished with rich, dark mahogany, Grandpa Foster sat dead center on the main sofa, surrounded by relatives who wore expressions of utmost deference.
"Marina is here too!" Grandpa Foster greeted her warmly. "Come, sit next to me!"
Marina sat beside the old man, radiating poised, gentle elegance. "Grandpa," she said with a bright smile.
The various aunts, uncles, and cousins watched Marina and Carson closely. With the recent scandal barely behind them, the relatives were clearly fishing for any cracks in their relationship.
Grandpa Foster nodded, beaming. "Has Carson been giving you a hard time lately?"
Everyone else in the room instantly perked up, ears metaphorically twitching.
Marina cast a sickeningly sweet glance at Carson before answering softly. "Not at all. If anything, he had to put up with some unfair rumors because of a mutual friend of ours. I was away on a business trip, and he didn't even bother defending himself!"
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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
May we please have updates... I'm curious to know how Marina saved Carson....
Time for Carson andarina to comit. Thank you for the updates....
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....