"Ella, sweetheart. What is the matter with you? You stared at Marcus as if you wanted to murder him," Paloma observed and said, oblivious to Daniella's embarrassment at their presence.

　　Daniella was unprepared for her stepmother to draw her attention to her observation. It was humiliating and uncomfortable, all the more so when all eyes were on her and waiting for her reaction. She cast a glance towards Marcus, but he averted his gaze, leaving her to explain on her own. "He cheated on me," she stated plainly, her chin up as she told them the truth.

　　Everyone's focus was drawn to Marcus, and he was at a loss for...