"Yeah, she actually likes me very much for that," Marcus said with a wide smile.

But Waylen waved him off dismissively.

Though Marcus could be garrulous and a bit troublesome, he was actually a nice man. After they had all gotten into the car, Mark reasoned that it would be too much trouble for Marcus to swing by and give them a ride home. But Marcus, who had already fastened his seat belt, said with a smile, "Edwin is busy and Laura is taking care of the child. They called and asked me to drive you all the way home."

Mark was glad to hear this, but then, he remembered Alexis' marriage.

After a moment's silence, he suddenly blurted out, "Leonel shouldn't have cheated on Alexis."