CHAPTER 51:
RESEARCH
Early Saturday morning, Bella and Mari sat opposite Jamie and Liz at a small cafe in Carlton. The smells of fresh coffee beans and sweet pastries permeated the air. Customers arrived sporadically as Bella explained what had happened to Marco. She still couldn’t bring herself to tell them about their secret kiss, even though she wanted to. The more people who knew, the worse it would be for his job.
“My goodness, Bella. Jackson sounds somewhat crazy after harassing you and then offering you pepper spray. Two ironic actions. I am curious about his motive,” Jamie said.
Liz squinted in the glaring sunlight coming in through an open window. “He has to be your stalker. It all fits. He wants you, can’t have you, and then makes your life a living hell. Oh, and he’s a seria
