Chapter 338
Marina didn’t clarify the matter too clearly that day.
Simon saw that she hesitated to reveal more detail and did not ask further.
In the following days, he had been dealing with the Pembroke family’s matters.
After all, the Pembroke family was also one of the Four Families.
It would take some time to fully absorb them.
Additionally, in order to prevent any disloyalty, it was necessary to strategically place his own people into the Pembroke family’s business.
As he got busy, he forgot about Marina’s reminder.
And today, he had just finished a discussion and came out of the hotel.
However, he suddenly felt a flicker of something.
When he looked up, he noticed a figure on the opposite side swiftly disappearing into the streets.
Simon could not help but frown.
However, he didn’t let it bother him too much.
After all, their personal lives had always been a subject of intense curiosity from many people.
Having a few paparazzi or reporters following them was something ordinary to them.
Simon retracted his gaze and got into the car.
However, in the following days, Simon noticeably felt that the number of paparazzi around him seemed to have doubled.
It felt as if he was being watched no matter where he went.
But when he had people investigate, they couldn’t find any leads.
Simon furrowed his brow in concern.
He only instructed Gavin to strengthen the security measures.
On the other hand, Marina was unaware of this situation.
She leisurely lay on the new lounge chair that Robert had bought for her, engrossed in her phone.
Just as she was fully immersed in her game, a sudden phone call interrupted her.
Marina was a little unhappy.
However, her expression immediately changed when she saw the caller ID.
She quickly exited the game and answered the call.
“Mom,” Marina’s tone was unusually cautious.
“Where are you right now?” her mother, Mary Bailey, asked directly.
“Me? I’m outside,” Marina said tentatively.
“Which outside?” Mary insisted on an affirmative answer.
“At a friend’s house,” Marina explained, having no choice but to provide that explanation.
Mary seemed unsatisfied with Marina’s ambiguous answer and was about to speak up.
However, Marina seized the opportunity and changed the topic.
“Mom, have you come back?” Marina asked.
“Why? You don’t want me to come back?” Mary countered.
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“Of course not! I’ve been looking forward to your return every day!” Marina quickly replied.
“I’ve almost finished my research here, and I have a flight tomorrow morning. I’ll be home in the evening,” Mary informed her.
Mary was an archaeology expert.
She spent about 355 days a year digging in remote and challenging locations.
It was a tough job, but she loved what she did.
Marina’s father was devoted to his wife.
Wherever his wife went, he would follow.
Until Marina turned five years old, she grew up in various ancient tombs.
If those tombs were open to the public, Marina would be more knowledgeable than the tour guides.
After all, those were her playgrounds where she crawled and explored.
However, her grandfather couldn’t bear not seeing Marina, so the Bailey couple decided to leave her at home.
However, Marina never felt neglected.
Her parents‘ love for her was so strong that Marina could still deeply feel their affection even though they were miles away.
“I’ll pick you up tomorrow night!” Marina eagerly volunteered as soon as she heard that her mother was coming back.
“Okay,” Mary responded before hanging up the phone.
Meanwhile, Marina’s father, Sam Bailey, had already retrieved the luggage.
He walked towards his wife with a smile on his face.
“Honey, I’ve brought the luggage. We can go home now,” Sam said.
“Okay,” Mary, dressed in work clothes with a neat short haircut, exuding a handsome charm that accentuated her exquisite facial
features.
Despite being in her forties, she still often worked outdoors, constantly exposed to strong sunlight and rain.
Perhaps it was because of her natural beauty, but her skin was not damaged at all.
She appeared to be more than ten years younger than her actual age.
Sam, the doting husband, couldn’t help but be captivated by his wife’s charisma once again.
He pushed the luggage, following closely behind her.
When the onlookers saw this scene, their eyes were filled with envy.
“That lady is so cool!”
“That man is so handsome!”
“And he’s clearly obsessed with his wife. His gaze never strays from her!”
“Am I the only one who noticed it? The way he calls his wife ‘Honey‘ is so sweet!”
The airport was bustling with noise.
However, neither Mary nor Sam seemed to be aware of it.
After exiting the airport, Mary immediately got into the waiting car.
“Honey, you must be tired after such a long ride. Let me give you a massage,” Sam said, instantly placing his hand on Mary’s shoulder.
He gently kneaded and rubbed her shoulder.
However, Mary did not respond to him throughout the entire process. She simply accepted the file folder handed to her by the driver.
Sam’s eyes instantly filled with affection.
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His wife was really too cold and charismatic.
He was truly enamored by her!
After opening the folder, Mary found a stack of documents and several dozen photographs inside.
The person in the photo was none other than Simon.
Mary quickly scanned through the documents. The more she read, her brows furrowing tighter.
She stared intently at the photo in her hand.
Observing Mary’s expression, Sam immediately stopped his actions and leaned affectionately on Mary’s shoulder.
“Honey, are you tired of me? How can you be so engrossed in looking at another man’s photos?
“Have I done something wrong? If there’s anything you’re not happy with me, please tell me, and I’ll do my best to change!”
After saying that, Sam even squeezed Mary’s sleeve and wiped away a tear, seemingly displaying a sense of grievance.
The driver in the front seat had long used to such scenes and paid them no mind.
His master loved to put on an exaggerated act.
“Sit properly!” Mary snapped. She glared at Sam and told him to stop.
Sam immediately straightened his posture, but he held Mary’s hand even tighter.
“Honey, this guy has the face of a scoundrel. Men like him are experts at deceiving girls‘ hearts.
“Don’t keep staring at him. You should stay away from people like him when you come across them!” Sam said. His voice was filled
with concern.
He made a mental note of the person in the photos.
He thought that when they got home, he had to find a way to deal with this potential threat.
“You don’t think he seems like a good person?” Mary turned her head and looked at Sam upon hearing his words.
“Of course not! Look at how good–looking he is, even more so than a girl. Men like him rely on their looks for a living. He definitely can’t be a decent man!” Sam spoke with conviction.
