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.

like 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.

and son, tears

certain you won't return to the Smith family? If

chilly wind, she met Weldon's gaze, her tone indifferent. “My mother

got her. Weldon, there will never be peace between us. I want nothing from you, not your wealth or your fame!” Weldon regarded her with a pensive

instructed Thomas to clean up the mess before retreating to his vehicle. Seated inside, Weldon

he was wealthy and influential. Why couldn't Melissa be as amiable as her mother? He couldn't fathom why Melissa harbored such disdain for him despite her mother’s adoration. Why?! ‘s

look at Melissa.

had drifted off to sleep in Melissa's arms.

courteous, even when interacting with someone from

addressed Marcus.

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

family lacks an heir, you feel entitled to seize someone else's child?” Thomas was taken aback,

Thomas. Both Melissa and Matthew were visibly

cradled Matthew, Marcus found the boy resting

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

scared there'll be more bad guys! Mommy, I'm scared?” Despite Melissa's attempts at reassurance, Matthew

turned to Melissa, his gaze deep as he proposed, “Why don't we go to my

questioning Marcus about

she

trusting kitten, Melissa's heart softened. She found herself mimicking Marcus’ tender gesture toward

the car keys, Marcus asked, “Are you able to drive now?”

and Melissa felt a flutter in

an emotion stronger than any physical touch. For the first time,

seemed to stop as Melissa

his slightly hoarse voice. “Let's get going!” With Matthew in

watching the couple and the adorable boy walk away, his emotions mixed with a tinge

regretted not having fought for someone he loved in the past. Back then, he had underestimated her significance. Now, he realized he had probably made a

pocket, he remembered his promise to his wife to quit smoking. With a

the other side, Marcus settled into the backseat, holding Matthew in his

was the same

seat, she glanced back at Matthew, now nestled contentedly in Marcus’ embrace. Seeing that the boy was growing calm, Melissa felt a wave

his gaze

the apartment near my

nodded and started the

minutes later, she parked in front of the building. Exiting the car, Melissa followed Marcus in silence. Matthew played with the water gun in Marcus’

gently stroked his

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

With Matthew

his gaze, Melissa

and touched the back of Melissa's neck, as if petting a

couldn't help but

was nowhere to hide in the elevator.

made contact with her skin, Melissa

He was doing it on purpose! In the end,

voice was barely audible...

Marcus regarded

the top floor. Melissa immediately

his hand and

the door and switching on the lights,

opened his eyes and wrapped his arms around Marcus’

here!” Marcus offered

he looked at Melissa and asked softly, “What do you think? Do

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

in his arms, Marcus entered the main bedroom, where aking size

lack of experience with children,

shoes, Marcus embraced the little boy, soothing him until he drifted off to sleep in his arms. The little

moment, Marcus tenderly tucked Matthew in, unable to

room with a glass of

“Is he asleep?” .

soft,

with a

he extended his arms to pull Melissa close. She could even feel his

on his breath, mingling with his pleasant

struggle, but as

her waist with his

low, deep voice, he remarked, “It's all right now!” Suddenly, Melissa began to tremble. It wasn't that she hadn't been scared just moments ago. She was simply trying hard to restrain herself... Had Marcus not arrived in time, both she and Matthew would have been taken away

“Marcus...” She lifted her head but

silent, his

for a while, he lifted her and headed to the bathroom... They had shared intimacy in the bathroom before, but this time felt different. They were overcome with a newfound eagerness for each

touched and made love, they couldn't help

eyes and

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

their passion eventually

but he didn't release her. Instead, he

he held her tightly, casting an affectionate gaze at their

little boy, still clutching the water gun in

his sleep, the boy accidentally fired it, spraying water