Kai smiled and said goodbye.
Just as she set her phone down, Carson happened to call. "My mom just called asking me to bring you home for the weekend. I told her it's only Wednesday."
A bright smile bloomed on Marina's lips. "That's perfect actually. I had a friend buy some Xuan paper from The Inkstone Studio. I'll give it to her when we visit."
Carson's voice was elegant and teasing. "Why do I feel like I'm just a tool to facilitate your bonding?"
Marina let out a low laugh. "That just proves you're useful. Good job!"
Carson replied, "Thank you for the praise, my wife."
At first, Marina had resisted him constantly calling her 'wife' and 'Mrs. Foster,' but she had heard it so much that her ears were practically numb to it, and she seemed to have gotten used to it.
She paused for a moment before saying, "I just got off the phone with Kai. We were discussing the bonus chapters for the exhibition."
After a brief silence, Carson chuckled. "Since you took the initiative to report it, I won't hold it against you!"
Marina scoffed lightly. "I have work to do. You're dismissed!"
Carson's tone was playful. "Isn't it a bit early for me to be on my knees?"
Marina felt the spot where the phone touched her ear burn hot. She muttered a playful curse and hung up.
*
On Friday, Nocturne went to the gallery to discuss the specifics of the exhibition with the manager.
He wasn't greeted by Warren, but by a new staff member named Julian Yale.
After a two-hour discussion, Nocturne left and coincidentally ran into Phoebe in the hallway.
Phoebe was wearing a white coat and a beige beret, looking gentle and artistic. She offered a soft smile and greeted him. "Nocturne!"



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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Another twist, Phoebe will try and hook up with Kai Foster. Thank you for the updates....
Thank you for the updates....
Carson kick Giselle to the curb as a gentleman. He never fails to explain himself to Marina and he always rises to the occasion to come to her rescue. Now that he's assured her that he won't do as his father had done. The ice is breaking. Thank you for the updates....
May we have updates please. Thank you...
Carson can be jealous too. More updates please and thank you for the updates....
More updates please....
Oooowweeee! This THREW ME COMPLETELY for a loop. Thank you for the updates....
May we please have updates. Thank you...
It's time for Carson and Marina to commit further than the engagement. Looking forward to the updates....
Thank you for the updates....