Chapter 97

Dylan said, "I've always considered you a friend too."

He didn't want to pressure Marcella, so he forced a laugh and quickly explained, "Don't get the wrong idea. It's just that I haven't seen you in a while and wanted to give you a gift."

"Well, I've got something to do, so I'll get going now." Dylan, trying to hide his disappointment, nearly fled the scene in his hurry to leave.

Meanwhile, th