Chapter 1860

The thought cast a shadow over the excitement she had been feeling, and the idea of stepping inside the bar to celebrate suddenly seemed less appealing.

Still, she had already paid for the cab to get here.

Besides, she wasnt working here anymore; she was here to unwind.

She hesitated, then took a breath and pushed open the door to go inside with Milly.

The familiar dim lights and thumping music greeted her.

Her eyes quickly found a few of her former colleagues.

They were lounging near the bar.

When their eyes found Marlowe, they waved with exaggerated enthusiasm.

Marlowe! Long time no see! Marlowe offered a curt nod, her smile tight. The last time she had worked here, these same colleagues had made her shifts miserable-stealing sales from under her nose and dumping their tasks on her.

like any of

reaction, the

huh? Dont forget about us now

going to treat us to a meal? You vanished so suddenly last time; we thought

I dont know what youre

one of

swooped in to save you is your boyfriend, right? The whole bar has been talking about

Yeah, chimed in another.

Mr.

incident, he ended up

guy lost his

mind struggling to piece it all

less cost someone their job, A strange mix of emotions coiled in her chest-relief that Barker wouldnt trouble her again and something else… She realized that she and Mitchel

kept chattering, their words slicing through

head throb, and she spoke firmly,

not close

making

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