Chapter 199

Marcelo’s lips tightened; he was not about to admit anything. “You should make things right with your wife. But even if you are her husband, I can't let you go upstairs," the manager said, taking the milk tea from Marcelo’s grasp. "I'll bring this up to her for you." As the manager spoke, a tall man entered the lobby. “Who are you looking for?" he asked the newcomer. Marvin, with his understated elegance, was well aware of the establishment's protocols. "I'm here to see Sarah in Room 302," he stated calmly. “Do you have your marriage certificate with you too?" the manager asked jokingly, still holding the milk tea in one hand while extending the other. “What?" Marvin responded, puzzled by the unusual request. “You can't go upstairs without a marriage certificate!" the manager announced disdainfully. "See, that man over there and Renee are at the point of squabbling and making up, all because they're married. Young man, you've got to step up your game if you're trying to win someone's h