The Unexpected Roomate
But she also remembered Max's generosity and integrity, how he'd held her throughout her worst moments and celebrated her achievements as if they were his own.
"Try me," she replied.
Max looked at her for a long time, as if memorizing what she looked like. Then he began speaking.
"Before I moved to New York, before Emma and I got married, I was associated with some people in Portland. Bad individuals.
"His voice was steady, but his hands were clasped so tightly his knuckles had gone white."I was young, dumb, and starving for money after culinary school. I became caught up with Derek Voss, who ran an illegal gambling organization.
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