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.

didnt like any of

the group of people

Marlowe, youve found yourself a rich boyfriend now, huh? Dont forget about us now that you are

You vanished so suddenly last time; we thought youd left us behind

I dont know

on, one of them

is your boyfriend, right? The whole bar has been talking about that

Yeah, chimed in another.

Mr.

scared after that incident, he ended up blaming the manager

lost

blinked, her mind struggling to piece

mix of emotions coiled in her chest-relief

their words slicing through her

made Marlowes head throb, and she spoke

not close with

stop making things

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