Chapter 3021 Marcus retorted, his tone laced with provocation. “I'm his father, after all. It's only natural for Matthew to call me Daddy, isn't it?" Melissa realized Marcus was deliberately trying to upset her.

She had returned the car and refused to meet him, so this was his way of getting back at her. How petty and irritating he could be! Suppressing her temper, she responded, “I don't want your car!” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

Meanwhile, Julie, who had been listening at the door, beckoned to Matthew with a small bowl in her hand.

Matthew eagerly abandoned his toys and scampered towards her like an excited puppy.

Melissa intended to follow him, but Marcus grabbed her hand.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) Before she could react, Marcus pulled her close, ensnaring her in an awkward embrace.

Lowering his head, he seemed poised to ki*s her.

Fear surged within Melissa, but she spoke softly, her voice trembling with emotion. “Marcus, are you planning to have an affair with me? What are you doing? Have you even considered Matthew's feeling?” Meeting her gaze, Marcus posed a question of his own. “Why didn't you come back to me when you found out you were pregnant?” Melissa knew Marcus had searched for her at that time.

However, she had chosen to bear the child alone, never returning to resolve the situation. It wasn't until three years later, when Marcus was involved with Violette, that she reappeared.

Perhaps Melissa was right.

Marcus harbored a deep-seated resentment towards her.

He hated her so much that he... Even if he still harbored feelings, he was unwilling to acknowledge them.

Melissa didn't want to argue any further.

Since their breakup, their encounters had been fraught with quarrels.

She struggled against Marcus’ grasp, retorting, “Did I have a choice, Marcus? How could I face you after what you said? You claimed I didn't deserve to marry into the Fowler family. Do you not remember?” After uttering those words, Melissa found herself lost in a trance.

Regardless, she didn't want to upset Marcus.

With a sigh, Melissa attempted to diffuse the tension. “Enough, Marcus. Let's let go of each other, shall we? You can continue living your lavish lifestyle, and I'l raise Matthew on my own. I promise, we'll never cross paths again.” Hearing Melissa's response, Marcus fell into a contemplative silence.

Chapter 3021 Marcus retorted, his tone laced with provocation. “I'm his father, after all. It's only natural for Matthew to call me Daddy, isn't it?" Melissa realized Marcus was deliberately trying to upset her.

She had returned the car and refused to meet him, so this was his way of getting back at her. How petty and irritating he could be! Suppressing her temper, she responded, “I don't want your car!” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for All Books Updates...

Meanwhile, Julie, who had been listening at the door, beckoned to Matthew with a small bowl in her hand.

Matthew eagerly abandoned his toys and scampered towards her like an excited puppy.

Melissa intended to follow him, but Marcus grabbed her hand.

(Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) Before she could react, Marcus pulled her close, ensnaring her in an awkward embrace.

Lowering his head, he seemed poised to ki*s her.

Fear surged within Melissa, but she spoke softly, her voice trembling with emotion. “Marcus, are you planning to have an affair with me? What are you doing? Have you even considered Matthew's feeling?” Meeting her gaze, Marcus posed a question of his own. “Why didn't you come back to me when you found out you were pregnant?” Melissa knew Marcus had searched for her at that time.

However, she had chosen to bear the child alone, never returning to resolve the situation. It wasn't until three years later, when Marcus was involved with Violette, that she reappeared.

Perhaps Melissa was right.

Marcus harbored a deep-seated resentment towards her.

He hated her so much that he... Even if he still harbored feelings, he was unwilling to acknowledge them.

Melissa didn't want to argue any further.

Since their breakup, their encounters had been fraught with quarrels.

She struggled against Marcus’ grasp, retorting, “Did I have a choice, Marcus? How could I face you after what you said? You claimed I didn't deserve to marry into the Fowler family. Do you not remember?” After uttering those words, Melissa found herself lost in a trance.

Regardless, she didn't want to upset Marcus.

With a sigh, Melissa attempted to diffuse the tension. “Enough, Marcus. Let's let go of each other, shall we? You can continue living your lavish lifestyle, and I'l raise Matthew on my own. I promise, we'll never cross paths again.” Hearing Melissa's response, Marcus fell into a contemplative silence.

Chapter 3022 As Melissa struggled against his touch once more, he wrapped his arm around her waist, soothingly stroking her back.

Perhaps, he had gained wisdom over the years.

Melissa felt a flush of embarrassment and turned her face away, but Marcus’ gaze remained fixed on her.

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Evidently, Melissa's body responded to his touch, sparking a familiar longing.

After all, the body wouldn't lie. But was it merely desire? What about Love? (Eagles) Did Melissa still harbor feelings for him? Gently caressing her face, Marcus posed the question. “Do you still love me, Melissa? Please, be honest with me.” Melissa shook her head.

In the past few years, thoughts of Marcus had crossed her mind every now and then, both positive and negative, but whether she loved him or not... it no longer seemed significant to her.

As darkness settled outside, the warm glow of the bedroom cast Marcus in a handsome light.

Observing Melissa's reaction, Marcus remained composed.

“Okay, I understand,” he murmured softly.

Suddenly, his expression shifted. Rising to his feet, he extended his hand towards her, saying, “Dinner should be ready by now. You must be starving!” Melissa anticipated Marcus would stay for dinner, but to her surprise, he donned his overcoat after exiting the bedroom. He went to hug Matthew and said softly, “Daddy has to leave!” Matthew wrapped his arms around Marcus’ neck, clearly reluctant to let go of him.

“Why not stay for dinner?” Julie suggested.

With a faint smile, Marcus declined, citing urgent matters. “I wish I could, but I have something urgent to attend to. Perhaps next time,” he promised, ki*sing Matthew once more. “I'l come to see you another day.” After saying that, he handed Matthew over to Melissa, changed his shoes, and left.

After Marcus left, Matthew seemed to lose his appetite.

Handing a bowl of soup to Melissa, Julie remarked, “What did you say? Mr. Fowler seems rather depressed.” Silently sipping the soup, Melissa couldn't shake off her somber mood.

Sensing her distress, Julie offered reassurance. “If you're not up for it, don't force yourself.” Melissa managed a bitter smile.

Chapter 3023 As night descended, Melissa found herself unable to sleep, despite Matthew's peaceful slumber beside her.

Rising quietly, she ventured into the living room for a drink of water. Upon her return, she noticed the white Bentley still parked outside the building.

Peeking through the curtains, Melissa observed the car, lost in thought.

Leaning against the car, Marcus took a drag from his cigarette, the flickering ember casting an alluring glow on his handsome features.

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the

In a husky tone, Marcus responded, “Are you worried about me? Didn't you want to draw a line with me? You made it clear you don't want anything from me, preferring Mr. Watson's offerings over mine. It's none of your business whether I leave or not, Miss Brown.” Marcus’ words were laced with bitterness and jealousy, particularly when he referred to her by her

but find his behavior

and come downstairs. I forgot to give you a document.” Melissa insisted she could retrieve it the next day, but Marcus revealed he'd be leaving on a business

Melissa agreed to retrieve the documents. She assumed they were related to

downstairs, she found him still leaning against the car, his intense gaze

was a fiery passion in his eyes that sent shivers

could say another word, she

Lips descended upon hers, gentle

advances, bewildered by his sudden aggression. Was this man out of

Marcus!” Melissa managed to gasp amidst the

a whisper, he confessed, “I wish I could fuck you now.” The ki*s from Marcus made Melissa's body

but she did not feel cold at all. In fact,

was not doing much better. He was a virile young man in

he always longed for,

ears, it made

files was nothing but a ploy. His main aim was just to get close to her. And she didn't indulge him at all. “Mr. Fowler, it seems you can't easily control your

worth nothing,” Marcus

to speak so rudely

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to hold back their urges. No one else apart from the two of them could understand the amount of lust

humans and not animals. Hence, they had

Melissa said

as she made her

dark eyes fixed on Melissa's retreating figure. Her waist looked really slender and he was itching to grab it. He couldn't help but recall how he felt when he held her

he said softly, his voice sounding clearly in

her tracks when

I knew about Matthew.” Then he went up to

he rested his chin on her neck and

would never forget those words he said

was necessary for

she was trembling in his

He

spending what seemed like an eternity in his arms, Melissa said in a slightly hoarse voice, “Frankly, I don't hate you. On the contrary, I'm very grateful to you, because you were really nice to me. I know you must be wondering why even though I say

not the main reason for my refusal to be with

his arms and her eyes looked like they had tears in them. “It's because I don't want to push myself this hard,” she went on in a soft voice. “Yes, what you offer is so good. But for someone of my origin, there's no way I can really enter

you think about him while taking

can take Matthew with me to Heron. It won't affect him very much,” she

at her in silence for

already thought about it." Melissa couldn't

became hardened again. He lowered his head, lit a cigarette and took a slow and deep drag. “Okay then. Let's see how

door and started the

gas streamed out of the rear of the

quickly took a few steps back, keeping enough distance between herself and

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into the house, it was very quiet and dark. She sighed deeply and leaned against

seemed to be absent-minded, which was quite rare. Believing that she did not have a good

again and she couldn't help but

person she saw standing there was

individual for the past two or three years. He loved gambling, which led to him owing a lot of debts. His wife and child had left him because they just couldn't cope with him anymore. Julie

Instead, he always brought some delicious food for Matthew whenever he came by for a

Matthew reminded him of

Shawn room to

fruit. He bent over

work and I have to go now. So, help yourself, Shawn.” “Okay then.” Shawn nodded. “Hurry up though. You know how difficult it is to get through the subway in the morning” At this time, Julie slammed the bowl of dough on the table and snapped in a tone of displeasure, “Why did you come here at this time of the day when you knew that Melissa would be going to work?” Shawn

wants to see Matthew,” Melissa said with a

opened the door

Julie began to roll out the

let me help you with it,” Shawn offered after standing aside and watching her for

Julie gave him a hard knock on the back of his

but I know you too well,” she said to him in a tone filled with Books Chapters Are

made me homeless. But you are even worse than him. Your wife and child left you. Why are you here? You came to ask Melissa for help? Well, for your information, she has

while, he broke into a smile and said, “Mom, I didn’t come to ask her for money. She's like my sister and I'll

him a ki*s?" But Julie refused. “You can see him when he wakes up. You

follow your instructions to the latter.” His pledge of obedience finally brought a trace of a smile on Julie's face. She wiped her hands on her apron and then said to him, “Let me go help Matthew put on his clothes. There's milk and eggs in the kitchen. Don't eat too much.

was usually very nice to

don’t come here like this again. It won't be good if he sees you. Though you see Melissa as your younger sister, you two are not really related. That man's family is way above her league to begin with, and Melissa's just... Anyway, don't try to do anything that would bring her unnecessary trouble, otherwise I'l break your legs." Shawn smiled when

felt worried about him. She took some money from her purse and gave it to him. “Take it. This

as soon as possible so you can get Janet and

Melissa arrived at the company. At the gate, she saw her white BMW. As soon as he saw her coming over, the driver came out to give

took the keys and thanked

damaged the tire, so it was only

atmosphere in Waston Group was

secretary came over and said to

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Albert. The first and foremost lesson for a successful secretary was to be observant and never

work with no incident, but as soon as she opened the car door, she heard someone call out

stopped and

a surprise

door and went over to meet him. “What's up, Shawn?" she asked

speak, but he quickly changed his mind and kept

He was actually quite scared of Albert. Eventually, he opened his mouth and said, “Let me treat you to dinner. We'll talk over dinner.” Then he patted his wallet and added, “I just received my salary.” But Melissa was not fooled. “Julie

me. Come on, let's go. Let me treat you to something delicious.

seat, she said to him, “Get in."

hour later, she pulled up to a lively open-air restaurant downtown. Its specialty was in barbecue and it was a great business. But the environment was quite smoky

placed an order for beers, along with some kebabs

and said to Melissa, “This is very good for health.” Since she would be the one driving, Melissa refused

really nice car just like that, but I sold it to pay off my debts. I lost everything. Even my wife took our child and go back to live with her parents.”

quickly poured him

said to her with a smile, “Melissa, you're

to talk to you about it... it's just that I have a business I want to venture into. If it goes well, I will not only pay off my debt, I'l even be able to earn some decent money. I only need some capital to start with.” Melissa already saw this coming, so

spare, but she then thought about Julie. Although Julie claimed to hate her son very much, what every mother really wanted

beer and asked him, “Is it a reliable business?” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join

he instantly felt refreshed. “It's absolutely reliable,” he said confidently. “Melissa, I don't mean to brag, but I can help you make a fortune if everything goes well. You won't need to work as a secretary anymore. You just need to be my

me this once, Melissa. When I finally get my family back, I'l treat you to a big meal to thank you and I'l make sure to reward you

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