What he wants is...
He can't want anything; he can't betray Madison.
Like being electrocuted, Mark Reed suddenly loosens his arms around Valentine Teller, steps back woodenly, leans against the wall, and stares at her back, lost in thought for a long time.
If she hadn't disappeared without a word after giving birth to Nian Nian years ago, maybe they wouldn't have ended up where they are today.
Since they reached this point four years ago, he should let it go. She can marry anyone, but that man is not allowed.
Perhaps when she knows the truth, she won't marry of her own accord.
He won't say; he's waiting for her to discover it herself.
Believe me, she'll find out soon.
The door suddenly knocks, and a bright, cheerful voice calls out: "Valentine Teller, Valentine Teller…"
Turstin Muller's voice startles Valentine Teller, and the pot in her hand clatters onto the stove.
She jumps in fright and turns to look at Mark Reed leaning against the wall as if nothing's wrong.
