And with that, Olivia watched as Marcus walked away, kissing her forehead softly before leaving her alone.
It was equally hard for Marcus to leave Olivia. He was determined to make things right with her, yet he couldn't just abandon the crowd. There would be consequences for that, and he dreaded the thought of what might happen if he deflected his responsibilities.
With that uncertainty lurking in his mind, Marcus met up with Nelson, his longtime partner in every job they had tackled together.
At that moment, Marcus had completed three high-risk jobs, but there were still three more lined up. It was taking a toll on him, but what choice did he really have?
Nelson clapped a hand on Marcus's back, pulling him back from his thoughts. "What's with that long face? We need to get this job done. Come on."
Taking a deep breath, Marcus nodded, and they climbed into the truck.
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