Chapter 38

"Oh my lord, okay. Nothing to worry about, really. We went out for quite some time. I was sure I was in love. This man was not. In front of all our mutual acquaintances, he cheated on me and dumped me. As a result, Ian lost it completely. Final words. Even with her lips barely quivering, he could tell she was still hurting from it.

Charley reasoned he may get along with Jessey's elder brother. A question: "What's this guy's name?" If he didn't take care of the minor crap personally, he knew people who knew people.

“No. No way, no how. This is a relic from the distant past.

"Nope, nuttin' like that," she said.

Jessey halted and faced him directly. I don't want you or my older brother to take up my cause for me. Furthermore, I don't need you going about pounding the skulls of those who have wronged me. It's really savage.

One can suggest, "Perhaps you need some barbarian in your life."