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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty
Author: Lustre Okengwu
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Marco looked and heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Lily there.

“Thank God you came, I cannot bear to spend a minute in this asshole’s presence,” Marcelle said as he stretched.

Lily leveled him with a look, “who said I came here for you?” she challenged.

Marcelle was stupefied, he was confused. “You came here for him?” he asked the question like he was appalled.

Marco grinned, “Don’t be a crybaby. It’s not a good look on you.”

The officer opened the cell door for just Marco and he stepped out and into Lily’s outstretched arms.

“Thank you,”

“Anytime.”

“You chose him over me?” Marcelle threw the accusation at Lily.

Lily rolled her eyes, “No, your friend will bail you out, call any of them. I am sure they would remember the lovely things you have done for them and help you.”

Marcelle lowered his head in shame, he knew none of them would come running, he was a shitty friend and even worse partner and it just dawned on him.

“That’s what I thought,” Lily said.

“Come on, Marco.” Lily looped
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