" Nothing . Lynn's just busy with work and needs to leave Mara lowered her lashes , avoiding Cassiar's probing gaze , Lynn looked at her , clearly waiting to say mod ultimately did call her out . She just shot Cassien a withering look " Mara , call me if you need anything ." Once the door closed . Cassian approached the bed , his tone carrying a hint of apology : " There were too many people . I did't see you " It's fine . " Mara calmly cut him off , reaching for the water glass on the bedside table . As she sat up slightly , her hospital gown slipped at the collar , revealing a patch of angry burn wears helow her rollarbone . Cassian's pupils contracted sharply : " How did you get hurt this badly ? They said it was just minor smoke inhalation . " Mara glanced down and casually adjusted her collar : " It's nothing serious . " Cassian's brow furrowed . " Thad no idea you were injured this severely .. I thought you'd just passed out from the smoke . Her lips twitched slightly . How could he have known ? His eyes only had room for Juliette - how could he have noticed how badly she was hurt ? Mara said nothing , just took a sip of water . " I'll take care of you these next few days . " Cassian suddenly said , " No need . " Mara shook her head . You're busy with work . Dont worry about me . " Cassian was about to say more when his phone suddenly rang " Cassian " Juliette's voice came through , tearful " My hand hurts so much .. the doctor says the wound might be infected._ " Cassian's expression immediately became conflicted . Mara watched him , the corner of her mouth lifting slightly : " Go ahead . " " … " Cassian gripped his phone , frowning deeply . " I'm not really good at taking care of people anyway . I'll hire a nurse for you . " Mara nodded : " Okay . " , After Cassian hurriedly left , the hospital room finally returned to quiet . Mara stared at the ceiling and suddenly laughed . He'd said he would take care of her , but one phone call from fallcite and he left without hesitation . Just like in that fire , when he'd rushed toward Juliette without a second thought , never even looking back for her . She slowly closed her eyes , her chest aching until she could barely breathe . Some promises should never have been believed from the start . On the day she was discharged , Cassian came to pick her up personally " There's an auction tonight . Come with me . " He handed her a newly bought cashmere cost , Mara instinctively refused : " I don't need to . " Cassian thought she was still upset frowning slightly . " I really didn't see you that day . When I realized you hadn't gettin out in 1 immediately sent people in to search for you . " Mara opened her mouth , then silently accepted the coat . After getting in the car . Marn bovered Juliette was also there . Juliette wanted to come to sight her along Cassian explained casually . Mara said nothing , sitting quietly in the back seat . Throughout the ride , Juliette chatted excitedly with Cassian , talking about their childhood memories and her experiences dying abroad . Though Cassian didn't say much , he responded naturally to everything . Mara gazed out at the passing scenery , silent as a eutsider . At the auction , whatever caught Juliette's eye , Cassian would hold on and buy for her . His generous spending quickly draw attention from those rid them . " Isn't that Mr. Whitmore ? He's really generous with his date . " I heard his girlfriend took care of him for three years . He really dotes on her . " " Wait , that doesn't look like the Miss Collins from the news isn't that the one who dumped him before . " In the whispered conversations , some people mistook Juliette for Mara Cassian paused when he heard this , then seemed to remember something and turned to Mara : " Is there anything you want ? " Just then , a sapphire necklace was presented on stage , glowing with deep ocean like light under the spotlights . Mara's gaze lingered on it for just a second longer . Cassian immediately raised his paddle : " Ten million ! " " This necklace has quite a history , " Juliette suddenly spoke up . " It was given by a foreign king to his queen as a token of love , symbolizing loyalty and everlasting devotion . " She looked meaningfully at Mara : " Very fitting for Miss Cullina Cassian's fingers paused . After the necklace was won and delivered , he handed it directly to Juliette : " This suits you better . " " Is that really okay ?" Juliette feigned hesitation . " Didn't Miss Collins like it ? " ' T'll buy her something else " Cassian looked at Mara . " What do you want ? " Mara lowered her eyes , a self mocking smile playing at her lips . A gift symbolizing loyalty couldn't be given to her , but could be given to Juliette . 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