The Stolen Romance: 23

Marcellus continued to sit in his car, his mind swirling with the revelations of the day. He had always known Morissa's family was complicated, but the presence of Thelma added another layer of complexity that he hadn't anticipated. He found himself drawn to her, her quiet strength and the sadness that seemed to lurk in her eyes. He wanted to understand her story, to uncover the truth that he felt Morissa was hiding.

He pulled out his phone and dialed a number, his gaze fixed on the road ahead as he waited for the call to connect.

"Hello, it's Marcellus. I need a favor," he said, his voice steady. He quickly explained his request, asking for a thorough background check on Thelma. He knew it was an invasion of her privacy, but he felt compelled to find out more about her. There was something about her that intrigued him, a mystery that he felt compelled to solve.

After ending the call, he put his car in drive and headed back to the city. As he drove, his mind was filled with thoughts o