Chapter 217 Impulsive Vow To An Enigmatic Husband

• He gently stroked the kid’s head, scooped up his little sister and headed out, “Bri, don’t be scared, I’m taking you out for some fun.” From then on, he never let Bri see those quarreling adults again. He used his own strength to shield her, creating a safe and loving home, and protecting her from the damage of their original family. But all good dreams must come to an end, and the beautiful dream he crafted for her shattered, the impact was just as great. He could still remember, it was her fifth birthday. She sat by the door all day, hoping for her parents to come home and celebrate with her. Finally, they came back. The kid ran to greet them with joy, but they didn’t pay any attention to her, they were still fighting. The man, losing the argument, turned his anger on the little girl who had been waiting all day, “Why are you making such a fuss? You shouldn’t even exist in this world!” He rushed up, trying to cover her ears, but he was still a step too late. Bri tearfully asked her parents, “Am I not your child?” “So what if you are?” The man said harshly, “I told her to abort you. If she had, none of this would have happened. But she insisted on giving birth to you, and now we have to come back to celebrate your birthday.” The woman was just as cruel, “You think I wanted you? If the doctor hadn’t told me that I might never be able to get pregnant again if I aborted you, would I have given birth to you?” They only cared about venting their own frustrations. They knew how much their words could hurt a five–year–old kid, but they didn’t care. Just like when they hurt him, who was also just five or six at the time.. When he was very young, they would openly be affectionate with others in front of him. They didn’t know how much he wanted to vomit when he saw those scenes. Years of anger exploded at that moment, he pointed at the squabbling couple, “Shut up and get out of this house!” He was only eleven then, still a child himself. But he was already forced to grow up, to become a big brother who could protect his little sister.
• Even though he was no match for the man at that time, he had to protect his sister, “Don’t ever step into this house or let me see you again, or you’ll regret it!” “Do you know who you’re talking to?” The man tried to hit him, but backed off when he saw the cold look in his eyes. “I told you to leave, didn’t you hear me?” Perhaps it was the sudden display of his strong intimidating force that scared them off, the disgusting couple really left. The little girl clung to his clothes, crying uncontrollably, “Is it because I’m naughty that mom and dad don’t like me?” “Bri, listen to me.” He sat down, holding her in his arms, “You’re the best kid in the world, you did nothing wrong but they did. You’re so adorable, it’s their loss if they don’t like you.” “Really? Am I really a good kid?” The little girl blinked her tearful eyes, all her thoughts reflected on her innocent face, making him feel even more heartbroken. He pinched the little girl’s face, “When have I ever lied to you?” She really tilted her head and thought, then shook her head cutely, “I believe you, if you say I’m a good kid, then I’m a good kid.” He smiled, “Yeah, that’s the right way to think. Never doubt yourself because of what others say, got it?” Chapter Chapter 424 The little girl seemed to get the gist, nodding her head, “I got it.” From that day on, he decided to ban that couple from the Hartley’s old family house. He forced himself to become stronger, because only by being strong could he protect the Hartley Group, get his hardworking grandma to retire earlier, and protect his vulnerable little sister. “Huh!” Marcus chuckled coldly, remembering the past. That man, whose name he didn’t even want to mention, was incapable of protecting his beloved woman back then. Forced to marry a woman he didn’t love for the sake of profit, he blamed everyone else for his own weakness and incompetence. “Good morning, President Hartley!” Cornelia said.
• A clear voice pulled Marcus back from his childhood memories. He looked up to see a beautiful figure. The weather in Riverton wasn’t cold, it was quite warm by early March. So, Cornelia appeared before him today was already dressed in her summer work clothes. A simple, elegant white shirt paired with a black skirt accentuated her already attractive figure, making it hard to look away. A year ago, when he returned home, she was wearing the same outfit when she apply for his assistant. Even her hairstyle remained the same, simple yet elegant. Facing Marcus‘ gaze, Cornelia’s heart raced. She swallowed, certain that Marcus was plotting how to punish her for her mistake last night. After all, he was the one who messed up first last night. Otherwise, how could she have had the courage to splash him with cold water? Cornelia wanted to explain, but the sight of Marcus’s deep gaze made her suddenly afraid. Anyway, survival was the most important thing. “President Hartley, about last night.” Cornelia said. She was so brave when she splashed him with water last night, but now she was like a scared little bird. It made her look kind of cute. He held back a laugh, “What about last night?” Cornelia was stunned, “Last night, um.” Did Marcus forget what happened last night? No, Marcus didn’t drink last night, he was sober when he was badmouthing Jeremy. Since he wasn’t drunk, then he definitely didn’t really forget. Maybe he realized badmouthing a friend behind their back was wrong, so he pretended to forget. If he was too embarrassed to admit he badmouthed a friend, then he definitely wouldn’t hold her splashing water in his face against her. With this thought, Cornelia felt relieved. She smiled at him, her voice much more confident than when she first greeted him, “Good morning!” “Good morning!” Marcus stood up and walked towards the dining room, “Let’s have breakfast first, we have work to do later.” “Of course.