Chapter 30

With that, Anthony held up a key in front of Maria.

"What?" Maria was utterly dumbfounded. Why would he need to give her this?

Didn't he just say that he wouldn't force her to live with him?

"Calm down. I just happen to occasionally receive guests at home, so it would be ideal if you could also show up from time to time. I need to show people that we are close, you know? Don't worry. They won't stay the night, and neither will you."

Finding his explanation reasonable, Maria nodded slowly and took the key in front of her.

“If there isn't anything else, may I please excuse myself now?" Maria asked, not a hint of emotion shown on her face.

“Yes, of course.”