Chapter 139: Venting

Marie had paid six months of hospital bills, then left the hospital with Nixon Walker. They didn't hail a cab. Nixon followed close behind; they just kept walking. Suddenly, Marie stopped. Nixon, not paying attention, walked right into her. "Why'd you stop?" Marie turned and stared at him, like a detective grilling a suspect. His heart skipped nervously. "What's wrong? Do I have something on my face?" "Let me ask you-what are we, exactly?" "Well… how should I put it…" Nixon searched his...