The police arrived quickly and arrested Marcus based on what they found at the scene.
Don Hale's men had already dealt with Marcus in their own way before the police arrived. I had no idea what Don Hale did behind the scenes, but the police never pursued the matter.
As Marcus was led past me, he suddenly tore himself free and grabbed me with both hands, like a drowning man clinging to his last lifeline.
He looked at me as if I were his last hope. "Ellie, don't you remember? We were happy when we first got married. You have to believe me. I really did love you. Rebecca poisoned everything between us and led me down the wrong path. You're Don Hale's savior. One word from you can save me. Ellie, please save me. I swear I'll spend time with you from now on. Whatever you want to do, I'll do
