Summary

In Chapter 27, During a talk with Lola, Marnie suggests that Noah and his family should have gotten the house, but Lola quickly tells Marnie that Blix thought Noah was an “unevolved scoundrel” (207). Lola tells Marnie that she does not think Blix would approve of Marnie letting Noah continue to stay there. Even though Marnie told Lola that she had a fiancé and life in Florida, Lola told Marnie that she needed to go and see Patrick.

Following Lola’s suggestion, Marnie takes freshly baked cookies downstairs. Marnie tempts Patrick and he agrees, though a text, to open the door. He tells her that she has been warned that he is ugly and not fit for human company. Patrick is wearing a hoodie with the hood up but Marnie can still make out scars and the deformity of his nose. Patrick tells Marnie that...