Waylen, after a long pause, finally mustered a question, laden with concern, “Could it be that Marcus has some... intimate issues?"

Rena's response was a mix of sadness and amusement.

As Alexis softly broached the topic, Marcus replied in a flat tone, “I'm planning to get married soon."

Alexis sighed, watching him enter his car in the darkness. His movements were both dignified and captivating.

Driving back, Marcus was unusually slow.