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.

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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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voice barely above a whisper as she asked, “Why haven't you left yet?” 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,

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

retrieve the documents. She assumed they were

him still leaning against the car, his intense gaze

in his eyes that sent

could say another word, she found herself enveloped

descended upon hers, gentle at first,

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

managed to gasp amidst the onslaught

fervent until Melissa's lips swelled. With a whisper, he confessed, “I wish I could fuck you now.” The

was a cold winter night, but she did not feel cold at all. In

young man in the prime of life, but he hadn't had sex for

always longed for, he was eager to satisfy his

hoarse voice reached Melissa's ears, it

main aim was just to get

worth nothing,” Marcus

him to speak so rudely

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trembled as a result of their efforts to hold back their urges. No

after all, they were humans and not animals. Hence, they had

upstairs,” Melissa said and pushed him

Marcus watched as she made

waist looked really slender and he was itching to grab it. He couldn't help but recall how he felt

Violette,” he said softly, his voice sounding clearly

in her tracks when

about Matthew.” Then he went up to Melissa and gently held her

neck and whispered, “I'm sorry.” He was apologizing for

would never forget those words

necessary for him to

she was trembling in his

didn't say anything. He just held her

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

reason for my refusal to

I'm concerned, if it wasn't her, someone else would have become Mrs. Fowler.” Then she turned in 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 into your world, and I don’t

Matthew? Did you think about him while taking this

Matthew with me to Heron. It won't affect him very

at her in silence

with a sneer, “It seems you've already thought about it." Melissa

cigarette and took a slow and deep drag. “Okay then. Let's see how far you

he opened the door and started the car. Clearly, he was

streams of exhaust gas streamed out of the rear of the car as the vehicle was

distance between herself

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and dark. She sighed deeply

Julie, but Julie seemed to be absent-minded, which was quite rare. Believing that she did not

was Marcus again and she couldn't

door was opened, the person she saw standing there was

a very irresponsible 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 often cried over that her son

for help. Instead, he always brought some delicious food for Matthew whenever he

Matthew reminded him

Shawn room to pass into

his hand was a bag of fruit. He bent over and changed his

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 scratched

wants to see Matthew,” Melissa said with

she opened the door and

had gone, Julie began to roll out

Shawn offered after standing

on the back of his hand with the

well,” she said to him in a tone filled with Books Chapters Are Daily

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

and said, “Mom, I didn’t come to ask her for money. She's like my sister and I'll never dare to hurt her with you around. Besides,

him a ki*s?" But Julie refused. “You can see him when he wakes up. You can't just enter

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

his arms. He was usually very nice to

take you out for some fun later.” But Julie cut in immediately, “Don't! The weather is very cold.” After a brief moment of silence, she added, “Since Matthew's father usually comes over now, don’t come here like this again. It won't be good if he sees you. Though you see Melissa as your

about him. She took some money from her purse and gave it to him. “Take it. This is my own money. You're not getting any younger.

Janet and your child back” Shawn took the money from

the gate, she saw her white BMW. As soon as he saw her coming over, the driver came out to give her the car keys. “Mr. Fowler told me

keys

time. After all, he was the one who had damaged the tire, so it was only reasonable for him

3027 This morning, the atmosphere in Waston Group

into the secretariat, the second secretary came over and said to her, “Mr. Waston is in a bad mood.” But

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day, Melissa tried her best to stay away from Albert. The first and foremost lesson

incident, but as soon as she opened the car

and turned

did not come as a surprise to her that it

and went over to meet him. “What's up,

opened his mouth to speak, but he quickly

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 gave you some money, didn't she?” she asked

treat you to something delicious. Pick whatever you like."

the door of the passenger seat, she said to him, “Get in." (Eagles) ‘s (Eagles) Shawn climbed in without

a lively open-air restaurant downtown. Its specialty was in barbecue and

with some kebabs and ten oysters.

Melissa, “This is very good for health.” Since she would be the

had offered her and said casually, “That car was nice. It must be expensive. Well, I used to drive a 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.” As he spoke,

Melissa noticed this, she quickly poured him another half a glass

and he said to

its contents in one gulp. He hesitated for a long time before continuing, “Uh... frankly, even though I really don't want 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

have much money to spare, but she then thought about Julie. Although Julie

Shawn yet another glass of beer and asked him, “Is it a reliable business?” Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated for

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 assistant.” Melissa couldn't help but laugh when she heard this.

piece of tissue. “Please help 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 handsomely.” The

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