Chapter 55

Curtis' expression hardened in an instant. Ultimately, he pressed his lips together and turned away in silence. After James left, Curtis had someone air out the living room before going upstairs to the master bedroom. Marceline was still curled up in bed, with the bedside lamp left on. He stood by the bed and watched her for a few minutes before leaving for another room. Because of the injuries on his back, he could only sleep face down. He couldn't share a bed with her for now. As soon as he left, Marceline's eyes flew open. She wanted to know how Curtis had gotten injured, so she checked Jenna's social media, but the latter hadn't posted anything tonight. Marceline scrolled through a few other accounts, but no one mentioned anything related. That could only mean that whatever happened was serious. Had he gotten into it with some big shot? The thought unsettled her. Marceline tossed and turned, unable to sleep. On top of that, she still had no idea how she'd even ended up at Sk