Disappointment and regret was visible on his face. "I understand.” Valeria was not expecting such a short reply from him. As far as she was aware, Markus was not the type of person who would swallow such insults easily. Valeria was truly amazed how he changed himself for her. “Are you happy with him?" His voice sounded broken and seemed laced with worry. Markus did not look back in order to hide his sadness. Somehow Markus did not want her to see him in that state and feel bad.

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