Chapter 36: Marlee Got a Raw Deal
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Updated : Aug 20th, 2025
"Marlee, what happened?"
As soon as Elijah Quinny's voice came through, the sobbing on the other end stopped. "Oh-nothing, it's… it's nothing. I just wanted to check if everything's settled on your end."
"Jolie's already enrolled at Oak Elementary. I'll pick her up tonight," Elijah said.
"Yeah, I've got stuff to do here-I gotta go."
She hung up quickly, and worry gnawed at Elijah.
He doubted the people at Casson Group would treat Marlee well. She'd probably been put through the wringer.
Impatient...
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