Chapter 1740

“I’m managing,” Marlowe replied after a moment of silence.

“Finding a job has been tough, so I’ve turned to selling wine.

I never imagined I’d end up in a situation like this.

Mitchel fell silent.

After a brief pause, he turned to Marlowe and said slowly, “A bar is a gathering place for all sorts, both good and bad.

You have to stay alert there.

“Okay,” Marlowe replied, feeling slightly like crying.

For the next few minutes, Mitchel continued giving her advice, his tone warm and full of concern.

Marlowe nodded, though Mitchel wondered if she was really listening or just nodding to be polite.

“Why didn’t you come to me if you were struggling? I have given you my contact details.

” Mitchel shifted the topic, pausing before adding, “And I still have that check.

nodded before realizing what he

looked up, slightly panicked, and found Mitchel

‘s BunnyBookery

with her reaction, repeated

“I don’t want to.

Marlowe shrugged in

you expecting anything

consider it a

offer without a

out a sigh and asked, “So, where do you

prompted Marlowe to think of

“No, thanks.

manage on my own,” she responded,

was the second time she had declined his

truth was that she dreaded the idea of Mitchel seeing how she lived;

further, pressing his lips together

bag he had been carrying for

murmured,

be careful on your way back,” Mitchel

always call me if

adding, “You should

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