Chapter 969

Lulu said nothing and simply held her glass as she stared at Martin.

"When did you start liking guessing games? And I'd never guess it."

"I was not given a case at the precinct," Martin said then. "I was given a reward for my brave actions."

He waved an envelope at her and handed it to her. "For you."

Lulu opened it to find three grand sitting inside.

But for men like Martin, money mattered less than carrying their honors.

And Lulu knew all too well that Martin earned his with his life.

"How could you give this to me?" she asked.

Martin checked on Jean who lay in bed and reached out to stroke her tender cheeks. "All that I have is yours."

Lulu smiled.

"By the way, shouldn't you call Irene?" Martin told her then. "Ricky will be sentenced in a few days. Even if he had committed many crimes, they might reduce his jail time since he helped us apprehend a major ringleader."

As Lulu's smile faded slightly, Martin looked up. "Just enjoy your own life. Worry less about others."