Chapter 19: Shipped with the King of Hell

Marlee Juggins sensed the mood turn heavy. She noticed his eyes starting to well up. "Come on, is this little thing really worth getting choked up over?" "Compared to what you do, I'm nothing." Suddenly, she thumped her chest with a fist, dead serious: "We're bros-if you need me, I'll pick up." "Pfft!" Jason couldn't help but laugh. He drew a long breath and forced down the complicated feelings in his chest. "I'll buy you dinner tonight to thank you for looking after my mom," Jason said. Marlee...