Chapter 25

Marceline felt weak all over and had to lean against the desk behind her just to keep from collapsing. Her chest ached. When emotions ran too high, it really did make a person want to throw up. Perhaps due to her pale face, Curtis didn't say anything more to provoke her. Instead, he stepped forward to steady her. "Fine, I won't hold your lying against you. Just stop going against Jenna." With one hand still propped on the desk, Marceline used the other to shove him away. Curtis staggered back two steps from the push, and a trace of anger flickered across his face. Forcing back tears, Marceline picked up her laptop and headed straight for the door. However, Curtis yanked her back in one swift motion. "Where do you think you're going?" he asked. Marceline didn't want to say a single word to him, so she stomped hard on his foot. The sharp pain made Curtis release her immediately. With that, Marceline quickly walked out of the room with the laptop in hand. As she passed through