Chapter 91

Manny stood at the front doot ringing the bell repeatedly, yet he got no answer. His worry crept up to a boiling point, and he was moments away from dialing 911 when the door finally creaked open.

What he saw next nearly sent chills down his spine Quintessa, pale as a ghost and trembling, stood on the threshold. It looked like the had just stepped out of the shower, with her hair still dripping; her body was weak and shaking

Manny quickly reached out, grabbing Quintessa’s hand and steadying her as he guided her inside. “What’s wrong with you? Stomach acting up again?

Quintessa didn’t answer his question. “Got a smoke? I need one.

Will a dude’s brand do?

Surre

Manny fumbled in his pockets and extracted his own pack of cigarettes, then he carefully pulled one out and offered it to Quintessa before flicking his lighter and igniting the tip.

was unbearably painful, Quintessa would smoke.

habit.

her with a mix of fear and concern. “Quinn, you look terrible.

said, “Fetch me some antacids, will

harsh scent of the cigarette did little

you to the hospital for a check–up. I have a relative who works there, and they can

with Tyrone, the slightest

“Alright,” she conceded.

head out now?”

nodded

Manny caught a glimpse of marks on her neck and quickly looked away; in the meantime he

to conserve energy. Manny knew she was in pain–deep, relentless pain that

1–I ran into

“Mhm.”

him about our plan to frame

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