âAs he looked at Mavis, he lit a cigarette and inquired, âWhy did you go to the kindergarten to find my daughter?â
Mavis trembled visibly.
After a moment, she spoke up in a hushed voice.
âMr.
Fowler, you escorted me back that night.
You treated me differently, didnât you? I know you find my face striking.
It resembles my sisterâsâ¦â
Waylen exhaled a smoke ring slowly.
He glanced at Mavis, his tone frosty as he said, âPerhaps this face indeed triggered some memories but they arenât pleasant ones.
And why did you think you could disturb Alexis?â
Thus, despite Mavis being beaten, Waylen didnât feel any sympathy for her.
He wasnât reckless but he had a talent for charming women.
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That night in the car, she made advances towards himâ¦
He didnât reciprocate.
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He believed a sensible girl would understand that they couldnât be together.
Mavisâ face grew paler and her injured body trembled.
Now, she felt desperate.
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The school expelled her and her landlord was taking back the apartment.
Soon, sheâd have nowhere to go but the streets.
She confided in Waylen about her predicament, hoping heâd be concerned for her.
Waylen flicked his cigarette.
He said casually, âIf youâre willing to leave Duefron, Jazlyn will get you a check for 200, 000 dollars.
â
Mavisâ face turned even paler.
This outcome wasnât what she had desired.
She wanted to be his woman.
She wanted to eventually become Mrs.
Fowler.
Mavis bit her lip, tears welling up in her eyes.
âMr.
Fowler, I donât want to be with you for your money.
I genuinely have feelings for you⦠Youâre my brother-in-law.
Donât you have any feelings for me at all?â ©
Brother-in-lawâ¦
Jazlyn rolled her eyes and gently reminded Mavis, âElvira was married once in her life.
And wedded a man named Theo Howard.
â
Mavis felt embarrassed.