Deal With A Bossy Marshal

Chapter Seventeen

Arci stood up from the couch, "Don't use the goading strategy on me. I came back to Los Angeles just for my mother burial"

Richard stood up from the table and turned his back against her.

"Others are like a sparrow turning into a phoenix, But you? You are like crestfallen Phoenix whose life is no better than that of a chicken, how are you going to live the rest of your life under other people's roof? Even I'm worried for you". Richard said as he face her back

"I suggest you worry about yourselves instead, you will be in big trouble, if Military Governor Albert doesn't publish an open telegram". Arci said.

He walked closer to her, she stiffened immediately, she didn't dare to move because once she moved their lips would meet.

"We used to be husband and wife, you can hardly fend for yourself and still worry about me?" Richard asked as he moved closer to her.

She moved back and stared at him vigilantly.

Drey walked into the office interrupting them.

"Marshal Richard, Bremo is here" He an