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Chapter 149

Author: Cozy Season
"I'll give you a ride," Marion offered.

Debra agreed. Marion hurried downstairs to get his car, and she followed closely.

She quickened her pace after leaving McKinney Group. However, as she descended the stairs, her foot slipped, causing her to fall backwards. Instinctively, she closed her eyes, expecting to hit the ground hard, but in the next instant, she found herself in someone's arms.

She opened her eyes to see Marion's smiling face.

In a low voice, he said, "Take it easy. You won't be late."

Debra blushed and quickly got into the car.

Marion took the driver's seat, a faint smile on his face.

"Fasten your seatbelt and hold on tight," he said.

Before Debra could fully grasp his words, he hit the gas pedal.

If she hadn't held on, she felt like she might have been launched out.

Not far from the apartment building, Debra saw Joe's car just arriving.

Unable to enter the gated community without a key card, Joe could only wait outside.

Debra picked up her bag. "I'm gonna hea
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