Chapter 231

Caroline's POV Marcus, this bastard, cared about exactly one person in the world—his mother. Lillian had always been kind to me during the time I was with her son. I remember how she'd welcomed me into their home with genuine warmth, despite my status as a scentless wolf. She'd even texted me after Marcus publicly rejected me for Selina, apologizing for her son's behavior and telling me I deserved better. "Marcus, I heard your mother is very upset about everything happening. Has she visited you?" I asked casually. His smirk vanished instantly. "No, Carrie. Mom hasn't visited." His voice softened when answering. "Her health isn't good enough for prison visits. Doctor's orders. Why are you bringing my mother into this?" "I imagine she must be worried sick. I always liked Lillian. A good woman who raised five children alone, and now her youngest has brought her this heartache." "Leave my mother out of this," he growled, pulling against his restraints. "Wouldn't you like to talk to her? Th