Chapter 18: Drinking Under Duress

Mario Walton hesitated, then asked, "Nancy, did something happen?" "Ryder's coworker… he, he saw us hugging that day, looking all close. But he didn't tell Ryder. He waited until Ryder went on a business trip and came… came to threaten me," Nancy said, her voice unsteady. Mario stiffened. "I'm coming over." "Drive safe. I'll wait at home," Nancy said. He hung up and rushed out, flagging a cab straight to Nancy's apartment. He still had feelings for her, but he wasn't acting on impulse anymore....