A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2991 Marcus met her gaze silently, leaving a tense moment hanging between them.

Julie was on the verge of delivering more harsh warnings when Marcus opened his car trunk to reveal a large box filled with the kind of mech toys any boy would adore.

He also handed Julie a kraft paper bag, which, to her astonishment, contained half a million dollars in cash.

Julie's eyes widened as she sifted through the bills, but then she fixed Marcus with a defiant look. “This money won't sway me,” she declared.

Marcus simply suggested, “Use it to buy Matthew something he likes,” his smile unfaltering.

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Matthew for now. “It's indeed your duty to support your son,” she countered, her tone firm yet concerned for Melissa's welfare.

With the unexpected windfall, Julie's thoughts turned to buying Melissa a car, having previously eyed a nice BMW that she believed would suit Melissa.

After all, Melissa had given Marcus a son. A car seemed a small recompense.

As Marcus prepared to leave, content that Julie had accepted his offer, she tapped on his car window, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “Melissa doesn't know about this, does she?” His faint smile offered her a measure of reassurance, though her feelings remained mixed.

Once Marcus had departed, Julie, armed with the toy and the cash, swung by the nearby grocery store and bought a five-pound fresh mutton, She then set about stewing it, filling the house with its inviting aroma.

Matthew was thrilled with his new toy, his delight evident as he played.

(Eagles) Mech toys were a hit with boys, after all.

Melissa returned home around eight to the welcoming scent of mutton stew.

“Did you make mutton stew today?” she inquired, swapping her shoes for house slippers.

Adorned in her apron and wielding a ladle, Julie beamed.

“I'had a bit of luck with the lottery today. With the snow and the chill, I thought some mutton stew would be perfect. I've even added carrots for extra flavor. Make sure to have a little extra.” Carrots.

Melissa's heart sank. She wasn't fond of them. Yet Julie, caught up in her excitement, seemed oblivious to this preference, eagerly serving a plate to Melissa.

“Give it a try," Julie urged, hopeful.

Facing the carrots in her plate, Melissa couldn't shake thoughts of Marcus, reflecting on their conversation earlier that day, hoping he would finally leave her in peace.

Melissa paused, her thoughts interrupted by Matthew's joyous consumption of his small bowl of mutton stew.

She nearly spoke up but decided against it at the last moment.

Julie offered a comforting smile. “Enjoy your dinner first. We can talk later.”

Chapter 2992 She then whispered to Melissa, cautioning her not to let Matthew overhear, praising the boy's keen intelligence.

Melissa's smile, in response, sparked a suspicion in Julie.

She speculated that Melissa must have encountered Marcus several times already upon her return to Duefron, given her distracted demeanor.

After the meal, Matthew retreated to his room, engrossed in his new toy, while Julie cleaned up the table.

Later, she brought a paper bag filled with cash to Melissa's room, finding her fresh from a shower and drying her hair.

The bag contained a significant sum, easily totaling four or five hundred thousand dollars.

“Julie, how did you come by such an amount?” Melissa inquired, puzzled.

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Julie glanced at a medical record on the dressing table before answering nonchalantly. “Told you I got lucky and won a small Lottery prize! You know, if you had a car, you might not have caught that cold— And now that you're working for someone as important as Mr. Waston, it seems odd to take public transportation every day. I thought you might use this money to buy a car.” Melissa set the towel aside, considering the money.

With her own savings, the combined sum was indeed enough for a nice car. However, she decided it was time to share her real thoughts with Julie.

Looking up, Melissa spoke softly. “Julie, I'm thinking of returning to Heron, where our headquarters is." Julie, taken aback, sought clarity.

“Why the sudden move? You've just bought this nice apartment, and Matthew is about to start kindergarten. Is this about Mr. Fowler?” Eagles.

She hoped Marcus hadn't revived old troubles, given his outward decency.

Melissa found herself too mortified to discuss Marcus’ actions, while Julie maintained an air of obliviousness, feigning ignorance to the undercurrents of Melissa's dilemma.

Taking a moment to gather her thoughts, Julie continued, “You're just starting to establish your career here. Moving back to Heron means starting anew. Without Mr. Waston's support, it's unlikely the work environment there will match what you have in Duefron. I think you need to give it some serious thought.” Melissa presumed Julie had just grown comfortable with life in Duefron and was resistant to change environment.

She nodded in understanding. “I'l reconsider it, I promise!” She tried to give the money back to Julie, but Julie insisted, “Please, hold onto it for me. My day-to-day expenses are minimal, mostly just groceries. And well- If he discovers I have this money, it'll all be wasted.” Julie was referring to her son, Shawn Wilson, who, much like his father, had fallen prey to gambling.

Julie's husband had squandered their finances on gambling, and her son had followed in his footsteps. Despite his faults, he had always treated Melissa and Matthew kindly though. Julie's concern was evident as she worried about her son discovering the money.

Melissa pondered before responding, “I'l keep the money safe for you.

Perhaps, if your son overcomes his gambling habit, this could be his chance to start a small business.” Julie's greatest worry was indeed her son.

Chapter 2993 Yet, she couldn't take Marcus’ money to help her own son, and sadly she couldn't reveal that part to Melissa.

Claiming fatigue, Julie excused herself to sleep, leaving Melissa to secure the money and drop the subject.

As Melissa prepared for bed, Matthew, her little boy, approached with a pillow in hand.

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Despite being almost three, he was smaller than other children his age. He snuggled into Melissa's embrace, his presence a reminder of her hesitation to risk exposing him to her cold.

She considered moving him to Julie's room, but his pleading eyes melted her resolve.

“Matthew wants to stay with Mommy tonight,” the boy pleaded.

Overwhelmed by tenderness, Melissa relented, and as they lay in the darkened room, she felt an enveloping warmth. She introduced the topic of Heron to Matthew, describing it as a bustling city, wondering if he'd be open to relocating.

Eagles.

does ‘bustling’ mean?” Matthew's curiosity was evident in his

with people, cars, and towering buildings,” Melissa explained, painting a

really like it here. Plus, we get snow in the winter and there's my new toy! Mommy, have you

realization that neither Julie nor Matthew wished to

shown up for the next few days, seemed to have moved on, providing Melissa with a sense

account in Julie's name and instead used her own

his joy bouncing around the

nothing Less.” Celebrating the new purchase, Melissa treated them to dinner at an upscale restaurant,

awarding me some initial shares in the company for my hard work. This could mean a salary hike, and possibly, a move to a larger house with enough room for each of us.” Julie's smile couldn't

on a Saturday? Plus, Matthew and

some table manners required last

of her head, Julie led Matthew into the bustling

visit coincided with the lunch rush, where they found

accommodate their super VIP gift card during such a busy time, caught Alexis’

“We're kind of overwhelmed with reservations today.” After a moment of hesitation, Alexis’ gaze fell on a little

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her own younger son, bearing a resemblance

left Alexis momentarily speechless, her attention

member of the Fowler family, of all

by Matthew's aunt, she found herself nervously avoiding

the Fowler lineage.

little one?” “I'm Matthew Brown,” he replied with the

suspicion that Matthew had ties

room enough for all of us. My daughter is here too; the children might enjoy each other's company.” Evelyn's observation added

She proceeded to show Julie photos of Daniel on her phone, suggesting, “Look at

about the room's temperature, to which he responded apologetically, explaining

with little choice, Julie agreed to share

“Encountered a little boy who could almost be Daniel's twin!" The post

a sarcastic comment under the

resemble the Fowler offspring now! Marcus Fowler, really showing your stripes, aren't you?” Leonel jumped in with his own

right! A DNA test might just clear things up.” Edwin couldn't resist chiming in, “The plot thickens. Who's been playing fast and loose, I

pleased with the stir her post had caused, putting her phone away after scanning the

mention of Melissa. This approach allowed Julie to relax incrementally, contemplating

‘s (Eagles) She rationalized that establishing ties with the Fowlers

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a child-friendly meal that Evelyn used to

resemblance to Melissa, especially his smile, and mused about Marcus’ Likely

thought that if the Fowler family embraced Matthew with open arms, she could find peace

aware of Matthew. He's even met him.” Alexis’

saddened by the acknowledgment, downplayed her role. “It's nothing. These past years have been tough on Melissa.”

demanded she rise to the occasion. Supporting

midst of this conversation, Alexis’ phone buzzed with incoming messages from Marcus, inquiring if she was

“Okay!” and, after messaging back, informed Julie with a smile, “Marcus is on his way to join us for lunch.” Julie, coming

after, his appearance impeccable in a white shirt paired with

Alexis signaled for her to

beside Matthew, visibly restraining himself from overly engaging with the boy despite

Matthew with a hint of pride. “This is my uncle! Isn't he handsome?” Matthew, too young to grasp the compliment fully, was simply in awe of Marcus's stature, noting

invitation to Matthew. “We're now friends and friends share. You can consider him your

caution

head, offering a simple “Good boy!" This interaction caught Alexis’ attention, a quiet observer

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touch, Matthew couldn't resist looking up at him, their eyes meeting in a moment filled

He had observed Edwin and Leonel with their children, once thinking their

own flesh and blood, he understood the instinctual nature of their

through, it almost caught him off guard. “Sir, why do you look

his

milk that seemed to cling to the two-year-old. There was an unmistakable freshness, a

felt an urge to embrace

smile, revealed two

Matthew reached out, his voice a command more than

him on his lap, and showered him with affectionate ki*ses. Matthew, bashful yet pleased, basked

adults alike were drawn to

the kids, Marcus ordered two

been ages since I had

clearly taken with Matthew, remarked to Julie, “He's not shy at all. Adorable,

unable to resist Matthew's charm, and snapped a few more

began to feed Matthew, who glanced shyly towards Julie, cheeks tinted with

I feed him?" Julie offered

to show independence, declared, “I can eat by myself.” while sneaking a worried

expression, Marcus saw a glimpse of

momentarily stunned, his fingers gently tracing Matthew's face as if searching for a hidden message. He touched Matthew tenderly, protective and

sensed Marcus’ turmoil without him

she shared, “He's thrived

shines through.” Marcus simply nodded

his seat, Marcus observed him tackle

“Uncle Marcus usually keeps to himself. He's not one to warm up to

the lucky one.” Matthew's laughter, filled with innocence and a

He looked so adorable.

boy. Alexis couldn't help but remark, “He takes after his mother.” At that moment, Melissa rang Julie, causing a

glanced at Marcus and Alexis before

in two hours. Could you take Matthew to the mall after your meal? He's outgrown his clothes again.

softened as she added, “And get something for yourself, too. I'l

the call, Julie caressed Matthew's cheek. “We'll get you new shoes and trousers soon.” Marcus caught Alexis’ glance, checked his watch, and declared, “I've got some time now.”

despite the cost, evident in her willingness to invest in

familiar with their frequent visits,

shop assistants never saw Matthew's father during all their visits, sparking curiosity and speculation among

their assumptions. “How could he not have a father? How do you think he

Marcus cradling Matthew in his arms, Julie's presence commanded attention, silencing the room

this gentleman?” one of the assistants inquired,

Matthew's father.” The assistant paused, visibly impressed. “He looks quite distinguished. Seems familiar, too.” Julie managed a courteous yet insincere smile. “He's recently returned from abroad. Life's been modest for him in Duefron.” This seemed to reassure the assistant, who perhaps felt that if Marcus was

a pair of limited edition shoes