Page 88 of With Love

August 22, 2017

My Adrienne,

Liza called me last week and told me about your appointment today. We felt the need to take things into our own hands and she was going to tell you all about me today. However, when you got there, she was shocked to see Lock there with you. She said that she didn’t have enough time to tell you because he threatened to hurt you if you weren’t outside quickly.

I saw him exit the building just before Liza called to let me know you were leaving and was thrown into panic mode. I needed to take you and explain everything to you after the fact. I know I said that I would never do that, but I needed to do something drastic in order to get you out of there.

I saw you exit the building and just as I was about to get out of the car and run to you, Lock leaped out of the car with a gun and got to you first. You fell to the ground and he raised his gun and shot at me. When I popped my head back up to try and shoot back, you were already in the car and I watched it drive away. I got back behind the wheel of my car and floored it, trying to keep up with you. I did so for several blocks but lost track of you eventually.

I was so close and I fucking blew it. I’m so, so fucking sorry.

With Love,

Your Marshall

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