Chad couldn't get any response from Marlie.

The room fell into silence. Turning around, Chad wanted to probe the reason for her silence.

However, Marlie had concealed herself beneath the covers, seething with annoyance. She knew that uttering a single word would result in cursing Chad, which would reveal her real being. The mistrust ensuing was already palpable.

"I would pretend I didn't hear you say that." She whispered between her gritted teeth.

Nevertheless, in her mind, Marlie ...