Chapter 43

Curtis gave a slight nod, holding a glass of wine. "Didn't I warn you about something before? Did you forget?" Shawn sat up straight. Of course, he remembered what Curtis had said. He told him to stay away from Marceline. Curtis had always kept a close eye on Marceline, so much so that it was like he wanted to shield her under his wing. So, how could anyone believe he was in love with Jenna? Shawn gulped, and his fingers tightened slightly on his suit trousers. "Mr. Wolfe, Mrs. Wolfe works in my department. I've never mistreated her. During the few days I saw her, she said she needed money." The words "needed money" landed like a slap across Curtis' face. Marceline was Mrs. Wolfe, yet she was so strapped for cash that she had to turn to a man who had once nearly taken advantage of her. That made Curtis seem like a husband in name only. Curtis threw the wine glass directly at Shawn's forehead. A crash rang out. Shawn had already looked unwell lately. Now, with blood running down h