As I entered the drawing room, everyone was trying to ignore me. Only Ria came towards me with a sympathetic expression on her face and drew towards her to the couch where she and Drake were sitting.

“Come and sit down, Carmen. I know you are upset.” She said lovingly as I was touched.

“No, no,” I said quietly.

“Just angry, Marc and I always have that effect on one another.” I added with an apologetic glance in Drake’s direction.” Look, I am sorry about the things I said earlier. They just slipped out. I know that’s a lame excuse and you took it very lightly.” I added quietly.

Drake...