A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Whatever! She admitted to herself that she had indeed taken advantage of Marcus this time.

Itwas six in the evening, and she had just finished work, ready to head home. As she was about to drive off, she heard a knock on her car window.

To her surprise, it was Shawn standing outside.

“Shawn, what are you doing here? This is such a surprise!” Melissa exclaimed, genuinely taken aback.

As she spoke, she opened the passenger side door for Shawn. “Come on in. We should pick up Janet and Yvonne. It'l be fun to grab dinner together” she suggested with a smile.

Settling into the seat, Shawn relaxed and then, with a hint of smirk, patted the bag he had with him. “'m paying for dinner tonight,” he announced with a grin. “I've come into a bit of money. Janet and Yvonne are already at the restaurant waiting for us. After we pick up my mom and Matthew, we'll join them. I'm really looking forward to treating everyone.” Melissa couldn't help but feel excited for him. She started the car, saying, “That sounds amazing! I'm all in for a good meal” ALL through the drive, Shawn was in high spirits, sharing stories about how much his boss appreciated his work, the money he was making now, and his dreams of buying a big villa in three years.

Melissa gently reminded him, “Be careful with business dealings” Shawn responded cheerfully, “No worries. I'm on top of it” Atdinner, everyone enjoyed a great atmosphere. Afterwards, Julie left to spend the night at her son's place, while Melissa took Matthew home

alone.

Matthew buzzed with excitement, saying, “Yvonne says Uncle Shawn's going to be rich.” With a grin, Melissa asked, “Do you understand what it means to be rich?” Matthew scowled slightly and said, “Of course. It means Uncle Shawn can buy lots of toys for me” Melissa agreed, “Yes, that's one way to look at it” Encouraged by her response, Matthew became even more thrilled.

He looked adorable in his dungarees, especially toddling along on his own.

Suddenly, someone picked him up and carried him to a black limousine.

The man said politely, “Mr. Smith, here is the boy.” Melissa was taken aback.

She ran over, but two men in suits quickly held her back. They didn't harm her, merely prevented her from advancing, apologizing, “We're sorry, ma'am.” Melissa had a hunch about who was in the Limousine.

She shouted, “Weldon, you have no right to take Matthew away from me! He's not part of the Smith family’s disputes! Don't even think about it!”

The car door swung open, and Weldon stepped out, followed closely by Thomas.

Weldon's gaze found Melissa's, and she looked back at him, unblinking.

Thomas, wearing a look of concern, tried to mediate. “Weldon, give Melissa a bit more time to think it over. It's not fair to push her like this."

Weldon effortlessly scooped up Matthew and cradled him in his arms.

His towering presence and stern expression were enough to scare Matthew. The little boy's mouth quivered before he started crying uncontrollably.

Weldon, visibly irritated by Matthew's reaction, didn't hide his disappointment.

He groaned, “What a useless thing! Come on, you're stronger than this.

Boys need to be brave and unyielding. You're going to stay with me from now on.” Matthew, however, was having none of it.

As he glared at Weldon, he began to kick and squirm desperately. “I don't want to go with you! Let me go! I don't even know you. You're the monster that eats kids, aren't you? Julie warned me about people like you” Hearing that, Weldon got really annoyed and asked Melissa, “Who the hell is Julie? And how can she feed a kid with such nonsense?” At that moment, Melissa was so anxious that she was sweating profusely.

Looking straight at Weldon, she slowly said, “You don't understand anything about Matthew. How dare you just come here trying to take my boy? Mr. Smith, you're heartless. Don't kid yourself! Nobody can stand you. If you don't believe me, ask your brother or your wife if they can stand being around you” Weldon just scoffed, “I couldn't care less if they like me or not” He picked up Matthew and walked over to Melissa. In the moonlight, he looked down at the mother and son, noticing how much they resembled each other...

In truth, he wasn't happy that Matthew didn't look like him at all.

But that wasn't important.

What he cared about was having an heir for the Smith family, and he planned to mentor Matthew himself.

Matthew was silent for a bit, and then started crying again, yelling, “Youre the bad guy! I don't like you. Go away, you monster! My dad is a superhero. He knows how to deal with monsters. He's going to come and defeat you” Weldon didn't get angry; instead, he smiled at Melissa and said, “Look at him, naturally ruthless! He comes from the Smith family after all” “Bullshits!” Melissa retorted sharply. “He's nothing like you! Try to take him away, and I'm calling the police immediately.”

Weldon just sneered in response.

Just then, a helicopter started flying their way, its propellers whirring louder as it neared. Cradling Matthew, Weldon told Melissa with a smug look, “I'm sending him overseas! If you can't bear to be apart from your little boy, come with me, Melissa”

Melissa glared at Weldon, her teeth clenched, and her face turned ghostly pale.

Thomas couldn't watch silently anymore and tried to intervene. “Weldon, please, let's not escalate this” Weldon just laughed and shot back, “Oh, why? Will you give me a new heir then?”

Thomas sighed, shaking his head, seeing there was no reasoning with him.

Melissa was shaking all over, attempting to snatch Matthew back, but the bodyguards held her firmly in place.

At that moment, Matthew also shouted for help, “Daddy, help Matthew! I don't want to leave Mommy... I don't want to leave Daddy either. I really like Daddy! Daddy... Please chase the monster away...

Hearing this, Weldon felt a bit upset.

He said with a hint of impatience, “Im not a monster! I'm your grandfather. Call me grandpa!” But Matthew kept crying, “No! You're not my grandpa. You're the scariest monster of them all.” Just as Weldon was about to take Matthew away, the helicopter landed, and the cabin door opened.

A voice then emerged from the darkness behind them. “You're planning to take my son without asking me, Mr. Smith? If so, you might want to stop and think it over” Hearing a voice he knew well, Weldon was taken aback.

Thomas was equally surprised.

Melissa, stunned, turned around in disbelief, only to see Marcus stepping out of the shadows, a small hammer in hand.

Weldon scoffed, “You think you can stop me with just that?”

Upon seeing Marcus, Matthew's spirits lifted, and he yelled, “Go, Daddy, beat up the monster!” Marcus flashed Matthew a warm smile, and then turned to Melissa, who was tearfully gazing at him, as if scared he'd vanish any moment.

Marcus then made a beeline for the helicopter.

Before anyone could grasp what was happening, he was behind the pilot, pulling him from the cockpit and tossing him to the ground.

Edwin didn't give the Smith family enough of a lesson, making you think you could cross the Fowler family again.” Weldon retorted with a sneer, “But I've got Matthew here!” “And he's my son!” Marcus hissed, standing his ground. “Are you sure you

Melissa watched the father and son, tears welling

approached Melissa, asking in a subdued tone, “Are You certain you won't return to the Smith family? If you do, I'l give you everything.” Melissa shook her

met Weldon's gaze, her tone indifferent. “My

I want nothing from you, not your wealth or your fame!” Weldon

his vehicle. Seated inside, Weldon pondered Melissa's indifference and Matthew's hostility. He couldn't

as amiable as her mother? He couldn't fathom why Melissa harbored such disdain for him despite her

turned to look at Melissa.

to sleep in Melissa's arms. Resting her cheek against his,

interacting with someone from the Fowler

a heavy sigh, he addressed Marcus. “I apologize

brother was desperate. He felt he had no other options.” However, Marcus wasn't

a chilly tone, he countered, “So because the Smith family lacks an heir, you feel entitled

had no desire to engage further with Thomas. Both Melissa and Matthew were visibly

who still cradled Matthew, Marcus found

he gazed at him. Seeing this, Marcus gently tousled his hair, murmuring softly, “Let's go home, alright?” Melissa bit her lip, while Matthew, suddenly wrapping his arms around

I'm scared?” Despite Melissa's attempts at

lifted the boy into his arms, and then turned to Melissa, his gaze deep as he proposed, “Why

questioning Marcus about

she deemed

Melissa's heart softened. She

keys, Marcus asked, “Are you able to drive

eyes met fleetingly, and Melissa

physical touch. For the first time, she found herself yearning to lean

stop as Melissa fell in

hoarse voice. “Let's get going!” With Matthew in his arms, Marcus and Melissa walked side by

couple and the adorable boy

having fought for someone he loved in the past. Back then, he had underestimated her significance. Now, he realized he had probably

a cigarette in his pocket, he remembered his promise to his wife to quit smoking. With a bitter smile, he ambled toward the

other side, Marcus settled into the

was the same

contentedly in Marcus’ embrace. Seeing that the boy was growing calm, Melissa

fixed his

head to the apartment near my

hesitation, Melissa nodded and

Marcus in silence. Matthew played with the water

stroked his

touch, Matthew stirred and softly called out to her. Melissa removed her coat and draped it over

continued to observe her. With Matthew asleep, only

his gaze, Melissa

Marcus reached out and touched the back of Melissa's neck, as

help but shiver

retreat, but there was nowhere to

contact with her skin,

was doing it on purpose! In the end, she couldn't help

was

gaze, Marcus regarded her with

elevator reached the top floor. Melissa immediately averted

withdrew his hand and exited the elevator with

the door and switching on the lights, Marcus

daze, Matthew opened his eyes and wrapped his arms around Marcus’

offered the little boy

and asked softly, “What do you think? Do you like this place?” Melissa averted her gaze

“Go and put the kettle on. I'll take Matthew to the room first” Melissa nodded and made her way

the main bedroom, where aking size bed awaited. Matthew,

lack of experience with children, Marcus displayed skill in caring for

boy, soothing him until he drifted off to sleep in his arms. The

a moment, Marcus tenderly tucked Matthew in, unable to resist planting several ki‘ses on the

Melissa entered the room with

“Is he asleep?” .

and soft, her gaze fixed

responded with

he extended his arms to pull Melissa close. She could even feel his breath... Marcus must have

smell of alcohol on his breath, mingling

struggle, but

her waist with

She was simply trying hard to

She lifted her head but found herself at a loss for

his eyes fixed

he lifted her and headed to the bathroom... They had shared intimacy in the bathroom before, but this time felt different.

moment they touched and made love, they couldn't help

they locked eyes and

Marcus’ neck, tilting her head to ki*s his chin gently. In that moment, she was captivated by his

their passion eventually ebbed

from Melissa's body, but he didn't release her. Instead, he

tightly, casting an affectionate

boy, still clutching the

his sleep, the boy accidentally fired it, spraying water