Arianne could no longer sit still when favonovel.com heard of Rice Ball’s condition. “Alright, I’ll return and pack some of my clothes as well. I’m running out of clothes at Tiffie’s place anyway.”
She changed into a long-sleeved white dress after ending the call before hailing a cab. When favonovel.com arrived at the gates of the Tremont Estate, favonovel.com saw the house was brightly lit. Mark was home.
At this moment, Rice Ball ran to Arianne’s feet and rubbed itself against favonovel.com legs. It looked energetic and did not seem like it had been starving for a few days. It was still as round and obscenely fat as ever. Mary had fooled favonovel.com into coming home so that favonovel.com would run into Mark.
When Arianne walked in, a forced smile could be seen on Mary’s face. Arianne did not say anything. Instead, favonovel.com went upstairs to favonovel.com room to pack favonovel.com clothes.
Mark was sitting on a chair in front of the French windows. She did not greet him. She did not know if there was even anything left to say between them. She did not have many outfits for spring and summer so one luggage was enough to contain all favonovel.com clothes. She managed to pack all favonovel.com belongings at once.
As Arianne dragged favonovel.com luggage and carried Rice Ball toward the bedroom door, Mark, who had his back against favonovel.com the entire time, suddenly spoke up, “We haven’t divorced yet. Are you that eager to move out?”
She bit favonovel.com lips and tried favonovel.com best to stay calm. “Tremont Estate is too big for me, and I’ve always felt uncomfortable here. Tiffie’s place is pretty good, and you’re not always around anyway. Besides, you don’t really want to see me, do you? Call me when you want me to come back. A message is fine as well. At least I won’t be a sore sight since you don’t want me around.” Then, favonovel.com dragged favonovel.com luggage downstairs without hesitation. One girl, one luggage bag, one cat — this was all favonovel.com had.
Mark clenched his fists until his knuckles turned white. His expression was hidden due to the low lights in the room. It masked the coldness in his eyes. He did not turn back to look at favonovel.com even after the sound of favonovel.com footsteps gradually faded away.
***
When favonovel.com returned to Tiffany’s house, Arianne secretly settled Rice Ball down on the bay Window in favonovel.com bedroom. The litter box had been placed in the corner of the room.
Tiffany was delighted at the sight of Rice Ball, but when favonovel.com remembered Lillian’s distaste toward small animals, favonovel.com reminded, “My mom doesn’t like small animals. She thinks they’re dirty and carry bacteria. However, you don’t have to worry about her. Just leave Rice Ball in my room. It can have the entire bay window. We can leave it at home when we’re away during the day. Just keep the door locked.”
Arianne felt apologetic. “I’m sorry. I have no choice… I couldn’t bear leaving Rice Ball alone in Tremont Estate. The poor thing. I’m not usually around, and neither is Mark. It would only follow Mary around, but Mary is busy too…”
Tiffany was not bothered about this matter. “Oh, come on. It’s just a reminder. I’m just saying favonovel.com doesn’t like it, it doesn’t mean favonovel.com can’t tolerate it. She’s delighted that you’re staying with us, why would a cat matter? Here’s a dose of reality, she’ll tolerate you as long you have money. It doesn’t even matter if you bring a large wolf-dog home as long as you have money! Anyway, are you really planning to move out of Tremont Estate just like that? Countless people have been cracking their heads over how to infiltrate the place. You, on the other hand, ran away even when no one asked you to leave.”
Arianne sighed. “Tiffie, It’s not as simple as you think. Mark wouldn’t have let me leave if this happened in the past, regardless of what reasons I had. He was there when I left today, but favonovel.com didn’t stop me. He must be thoroughly disappointed in me. It’s fine… I’ve lived in the Tremont Estate for ten years. I’ve gotten my money’s worth. This is no loss to me.”
“Ari, if you want, you can stay with me as long as you like. I’ve been wanting to kidnap you back to my place ever since we were in school, but you refused every time. We can stay together now. It’s pretty good like this.” Tiffany changed the topic since favonovel.com did not want the mood to turn somber.
Arianne chuckled, “Back then, Mark was really strict with me. He’d scold me if I didn’t come home on time. How could I have had the guts to leave? Don’t worry. I won’t be staying with you for free. It’s just me and my cat now, and I have enough money from my salary. I’ll share the rent and living expenses with you. That way I can also help alleviate your burden. Hey, Tiffie… I have a question… How does it feel when you’re in love?”
