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    When they reached the apartment building, Frank handed her the umbre. “You might want to avoid Mr. Scott; he and Miss Wilson are pretty close.”


    Marlene took his hand, which was still extended, and Frank went still.


    “I’m really thankful to Sean for helping me when I was being picked on, but the person I care about…”


    Frank nced up and saw her eyes, red and glistening, locked onto his.


    He swallowed hard and gently withdrew his hand. “Just so you know, Miss Harrison, I need to head back now.”


    “Will youe visit me again?”


    Her voice was gentle, giving the impression that she was offering him a chance to get closer to her.


    Flustered, Frank responded, “It depends. If you need anything, just give me a call.”


    “Thanks, you’re so kind,” Marlene murmured.


    She stepped out of the car, seemingly unaware of how flustered Frank was. Standing under her umbre, she said, “Frank, see you next time.”


    “Alright.”


    Once the car drove away, Marlene’s smile faded, reced by a cold, distant look.


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    She tossed the umbre aside, allowing the rain to drench her. Her hair clung to her face, making her appear like a total mess. But she closed her eyes, spread her arms, and let the rain pour over her.


    Was this really the end? No more contact with Sean ever again?


    Her tears blended with the rain as they both fell to the ground.


    “Miss Harrison.”


    Hearing someone call her name, Marlene opened her eyes to see a sleek luxury car parked next to her, as if it had appeared out of thin air.


    Hank was in the back seat, with the window rolled down slightly. “I see you’re enjoying the rain,” he said. “Got a minute? I’d like to chat.”


    Marlene wiped the rain from her face and climbed into the car, looking a bit messy.


    “What do you need, Mr. Wilson?”


    “Something nice for you.”


    After showering and putting on fresh clothes upstairs, Sean tossed his suit pants into the trash.


    His sister texted to say Norah was alright. He picked up the gift he’d gotten and headed out to make things right with Norah. He knew he was to me for not addressing the issues with Marlene.


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