Forgotten Romance: Take Me Back To You - Chapter 166

Marcus regretted not killing that bastard while in the forest!

It was all an act! That man did not defile his woman… But he tried!

He didn’t mean to listen but he overheard Mother Tess talking to Jessa.

Jessa came to the mountainside to ȧssist Jade for the final event. She may not be present for the past few days but she came this morning holding the tokens meant for the medical team.

“W-what do you mean, mother? Please tell me you’re lying!” She’s overly worried for her dear friend.

Hearing Jade’s name, Marcus stopped from his tracks and leaned on the bamboo fence outside the children’s room.

“Let’s be thankful that nothing bad happened to Jade, but I need you to watch over her from now on. Since Jess did it once, he might do it again especially when he finds an opportunity. Do not let him defile Jade.”

“How dare that bastard ȧssault my bestfriend! That is considered attempted rȧpė. I will definitely sue him!” Jessa is burning with rage upon hearing what the old woman said. “‘What a jerk! A two-face jerk! I thought he was a good man not knowing that he is a wolf in sheep clothing.”

“Now don’t be hasty with your decision, Jessa. You know there’s a reason why she can’t report him to the police, you do understand where she’s coming from, right?”

Jessa frowned in disappointment upon realizing what she meant. Jade’s case will only be dumped in the trashcan because Jess is considered as one of the socialites in the city. No one knew Jade so it is more likely that she will be blame for what happen once the public comes to hear of it.

“Damn that social status discrimination!” She voiced angrily. “Poor Jade, she doesn’t have a choice but to remain silent. How terrible that could be for her!” Jessa teared up.

Marcus doesn’t want to hear more about it. He is too mad at the moment that he could wipe out an entire city due to the rage burning within him.

That bastard lied to him purposely. But even so, how could he try to defile his woman?! This is unacceptable.

Marcus went back to his tent to change into a casual outfit and he could hear the woman’s voice welcoming the guests. Her voice sounds beautiful enough and her smile gives warmth to the heart. Though he could not see her, he knew that the woman must be smiling from ear to ear according to the tone of her voice.

After knowing the truth, Marcus regretted not talking to her. If only he knew what truly transpired that night, then probably, he might have chased the woman to hug her, to comfort her—-If only he knew.

After wearing an all-white collared shirt, he came out to the tent. He was supposed to head towards the ground but he stopped immediately as soon as a small little girl stood against her. Their big height difference made Marcus feels as if he was a giant monster facing the tiniest fish in the ocean.

The little girl seems to be having a hard time looking up, her neck must be in pain.

He knelt on one knee to meet the girls round eyes. She’s also frowning for who knows why. She looks like an angry cute cat without pangs.

“How can I help you, young lady?” He tenderly asked knowing that she’s one of Jade’s precious little ones. He usually sees her playing and spending more time with Jade than the others, vice-versa. He even heard her called Jade ‘mom’.

“You…bad guy…” She pouted in her anger. Still, she looks adorable even when making such a face.

Bad guy? He raised his brows. How come he became the villain here? Shouldn’t he be the superhero for beating that crappy guy pursuing her so -called mother?

“Me? A bad guy?” He crossed his arms against his ċhėst. “And where is that coming from, young lady?”

“You!” She growled like an angry puppy. “You making mommy cry! I hate you! hmpf! Don’t go to mommy or she will cry like a baby again.” After sprouting words that made Marcus froze for a few seconds, Sam, the little girl, intended to leave him. However, he’s hand is too big to pick her up with one hand. Then he stood up and raised the little girl as if she only weighs a gram.

“You… little brat, what did you say again?” Marcus creased his brow amusingly. He asked not because he didn’t hear it but he just couldn’t believe what he heard. Is Jade crying in front of this little girl?

“Put me down, put me down!” The little girl wiggled her way out but to no avail. The man could be the strongest man she ever met. Not even Jess, the man whom he considered a future father, could stand against him.

“Tell me, did Jade tell stories about me?” Hope sprang from his heart.

“Hmpf!” The little girl snorted stubbornly.

“I’ll buy you a lot of ice cream… And a lot of stuff toys too.” He smirked half-triumphantly. He once overheard the little girl asking Jade for a stuff toy, even if it is the smallest one for her upcoming birthday. “I’ll get you the biggest one.”

The little girl innocently looked at him. She’s obviously conflicted whether to give in or not. At the end, Marcus’ temptations succeeded.

Sam slowly took out something in her pocket. It looks like a small paper but when she gave it to Marcus, the guys froze instantly.

“That’s you in the picture, aren’t you?”

“Y-you… where did you get this?” Marcus asked, his eyes were filled with confusion.

“Mom’s things.” She was brutally honest. “Don’t tell mommy about it. She’ll get mad at me.”

“I won’t, I promise.” He smiled. He was happy to know that Jade kept a photo of him. That means she was lying when she said she doesn’t love him anymore.

“I always saw mommy crying at night with that on her ċhėst.” The little girl looked at him filled with doubt. “Stop making my mommy cry.” It was the little girl’s last word before running back to the ground where the party was.

He was watching the little girl run as fast as she could. And when he couldn’t see her shadows any longer, he glanced at the photo once again and smirked. “I always knew you still love me, wifey.”

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Everyone was happily singing and dancing as Jade leads everyone to some songs. However, Marcus froze after spotting a small red dot on her ċhėst.

That red circle…. His eyes widened in surprise as he looked around. Where is it coming from? Where? He was trying to find the culprit trying to ȧssassinate the woman but he couldn’t see anyone from the crowd.

Few seconds later, a loud thud on the ground was heard.

Blood was scattered everywhere.

Children started to scream and cry in fear.

S-Someone was shot!

“Noooo!” A loud cry was heard as soon as the body fell on the ground—–lifelessly. Blood was all over him.

“N-no… Marcus!” Jade fell on her knees, frozen. She couldn’t take her eyes of him. Tears started to cloud her vision as she watches the man releasing a lot of blood.

“M-marcus?!” Fear ingulfed her.. With trembling hand, she reaches to touch the man’s body to make sure she’s not having a nightmare. And as soon as reality dawned at her, she cried, “Honey, wake up! Don’t die on me!”