Early in the morning, as the city stirred to life, Drake emerged from the detention area with a hint of disheveledness, while Marianne, though fatigued, remained composed. They exited through separate doors, reuniting at the front desk after both being bailed out."How was your stay?" Drake inquired, his tone deceptively casual, as if they had just checked out of a hotel."It's not as bad as I expected, sir," Marianne responded, though her gaze was fixed not on Drake but on Lucille, who loitered within the police station despite being released earlier."What are you looking at?" Lucille asked, irritation lacing her words."You. Why are you still here?" Marianne replied, her tone growing more confrontational, refusing to back down."I have business with him," Lucille pointed at Drake, who let out an exasperated sigh and rubbed his temples, clearly unenthusiastic about more drama."You may go, Marianne. Rest, and don't go to work today," he said."But, sir, that woman... do you know her
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