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.

before realizing what

looked up, slightly panicked, and found Mitchel looking at

‘s BunnyBookery

her reaction, repeated his

“I don’t want to.

shrugged in

you expecting anything

you, just consider

refused his offer without a second

her before he let out a sigh and asked, “So, where do you live now? I can give you a

prompted Marlowe to think of her cramped, deteriorating apartment

“No, thanks.

my own,” she responded, her tone sharper than

was the second time

Mitchel seeing how she lived;

pressing his lips together in quiet

her the bag he had been carrying

murmured,

your way back,” Mitchel

can always call me if you need

should

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