Seizing the moment, Marco sidled up beside Loraine, walking in stride with her.
The shadows of the two people stretched long under the street lamp. As
Brady went to get the car and Hubert was preoccupied with Klein, Marco found himself with a rare opportunity to be alone with Loraine.
Loraine seemed to sense his intentions. She coughed unconsciously, lowered her head to avoid Marcos gaze, and absently tucked her hair behind her ear with one hand.
Marco said softly, Loraine, how have you been since you were taken away?
Loraine replied, Brady has been kind. He didnt make things difficult for Uncle Rowan and me.
Im just glad youre alright, Loraine
Loraine Laughed.
I told you I could handle it.
She then turned to look at Marco.
Why didnt you go to the hospital? Have you really recovered? Didnt you just say that you were in pain?
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Marco coughed, and Kleins voice chimed in from behind.
Marco has been worried about you these past few days, which has affected his recovery.
Brady approached just in time and sighed.
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Marco has used considerable resources and connections, even coming to me for help. If it werent for the fact that you and Rowan are safe, I suspect Marco might have stormed the investigation teams office.
Hearing this, Loraine was taken aback. Marco had done so much behind the scenes.
She suddenly regretted not being more direct with him earlier. But then again, Marco had deceived her by pretending to be Obot. They were even now.
Loraines gaze dropped, her eyes lingering on Marco and the tangled shadows they cast, an echo of her entwined thoughts.
Despite Marcos deception with Obot, he had risked his life to save
Rowan.
Without his aid, Ashtons downfall might have been delayed.
Loraines heart stuttered. She blinked, murmuring softly, Thank you,
Marco.