Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 3420

Back at the house, Rhiannon eventually cooled down. She tried calling Marina repeatedly, but every call went straight to voicemail. At her wit's end, she swallowed her pride and dialed Carson.

Holding back tears, she explained the situation.

Carson's brow furrowed sharply. "Marina was with me this morning. She had an emergency at the office and had to head back. She's likely been working this entire time."

A wave of intense guilt crashed over Rhiannon. "I was just so worked up. She's furious with me right now and won't answer her phone. Please, can you try to find her?"

As Marina's mother, Rhiannon wasn't someone Carson could easily reprimand. He simply kept his tone neutral. "I'll let you know as soon as I find her."

"Thank you, Carson," Rhiannon replied, her voice thick with relief. "Thank you."

Carson eventually tracked Marina down to an open-air music plaza. She was curled up on a bench near the central fountain, blankly staring at the neon light show blazing across the river.

He approached quietly, shrugging off his tailored coat and draping it securely over her shoulders. "Planning on spending the night out here?"

The heavy fabric still carried his searing body heat, instantly shielding her from the biting wind. Marina looked up, instantly feeling guilty. "My mom shouldn't have dragged you into this. I'm sorry for being such a hassle."

"It's no hassle. I just wrapped up a business dinner and hadn't gone home yet." Carson took a seat next to her, glancing at her pale face. "Have you eaten dinner?"

Marina shook her head slightly.

Scanning the deserted plaza, Carson spotted a glowing neon sign. "Wait here a second," he instructed, before jogging over to a 24-hour fast-food joint across the street.

He returned a few minutes later, holding a steaming cup of milk and a massive beef burger.

Marina was absolutely starving. Dropping all pretenses, she snatched the food and practically inhaled the burger.

Carson watched her with sheer amusement. He had never seen a woman eat with such reckless abandon, her cheeks puffed out like a squirrel storing nuts. Yet, somehow, it wasn't unappealing in the slightest. She just looked incredibly satisfied.

He couldn't help but chuckle. "If someone walked by, they'd think you were a penniless runaway. Remember, no matter how furious you get, don't starve yourself. Punishing your own body is never worth the petty revenge."

Marina finally swallowed the massive bite and let out a huff. "I was too angry to remember I was hungry."

"Your parents just didn't know the whole story," Carson offered gently.

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