All of a sudden, Marcus's phone began to ring. It was Sylvia calling.

Perhaps something had happened at the company.

After answering the phone and listening to what Sylvia had to say, Marcus hung up and said to Melissa, “I have to go to the company right now. It won't be convenient for you to take Matthew with you, so let me take care of him." But Matthew grumbled stubbornly, “I want to be with mommy.” Marcus broke into a smile and patted the little boy's head affectionately.

Then he looked at Melissa and said, “It seems he's more attached to you” At his father's words, Matthew handed the water gun to Marcus in an obvious act of generosity.

When Melissa saw this, she held her son and gave him an affectionate kis.

Before leaving the house, Marcus had a few words with Melissa at the door. Since Matthew was quite out of earshot, he could finally talk about intimate things. With his eyes fixed on Melissa, he said in a soft and flirty tone, “I'l be back after I've taken care of the issue at the company.” Melissa had no problems with this.

“lust rest yourself, okay?” Marcus added and tucked some stray strands of hair behind her ear before giving her a kis on the cheek.

With that, he left and closed the door behind him.

After Marcus had gone, Melissa turned around, and to her surprise, she saw that Matthew had finished eating his breakfast and was now attempting to make a paper plane with his napkin.

Later in the day, when Marcus was done with his work, he wanted to call Melissa and ask whether she had gotten off from work so that they could go to her place and pack up her luggage.

But as soon as he pulled out his phone, he suddenly got a call from Waylen.

“What the hell is going on, Marcus?” Waylen asked the moment Marcus answered the phone. “Why would Melissa suddenly send Matthew to our place? She even brought along a bunch of files, including his birth certificate and some of his other paperwork. What have you done this time? It looks as if Melissa wants to cut ties with you and Matthew.

The child has been crying so hard for his mother. If you're really a man, you need to go and take her back, Marcus. Your pride isn't the only thing that matters, you know.” Then he hung up abruptly.

Marco stared at the phone in surprise. Why on earth wouldn't Melissa talk to him first? Or was it because she was scared that the Smith family would try and take Matthew away from her again? She needed the Fowlers’ protection, yet she didn't want to be with Marcus? Was that why she sent the boy to his grandparents’ place? This thought worsened Marcus’ mood alot.

After thinking for some time, he sent a response to Waylen in the form of a text message that read, “Look for a way to calm Matthew down in the meantime. Within the next two hours, Ill come to pick him up.” After this, he put the phone back into his pocket, grabbed his car keys

and left the office.

But as he stepped outside, Sylvia came up to him with a bright smile on her face and said, “Mr. Fowler, the cake is now ready. When do you want it delivered?” She even showed him a photo of the cake.

Nobody knew what women would like better than women themselves.

The cake Sylvia helped Marcus choose looked very appealing and romantic.

Marcus’ original intention had been to give Melissa a surprise and celebrate their reunion with the cake and flowers and everything.

But with the current state of things, that was totally unnecessary.

“Cancel it” he said to Sylvia in a firm tone that brooked no discussion.

Cancel it?! Sylvia was shocked to hear this. In fact, she was still in a daze when Marcus left and made straight for the parking lot.

Marcus’ first destination was Melissa's own apartment. Just as he expected, he found her there. She was seated on her sofa with tears in her eyes while Julie comforted her in a low voice.

When she noticed Marcus’ presence, she became a little flustered and couldn't help but ask in surprise, “Why are you here? How did you get the key?” “Matthew told me that Julie keeps the spare key under the mat,”

Marcus told her.

But he still had not told her the reason for his visit.

Walking up to Melissa, he grabbed her arm. Then he whispered to Julie, “Id like to have a word with Melissa in private.” When Julie heard this, she immediately got up to leave.

But Marcus stopped her.

Then Marcus grabbed Melissa by the hand and dragged her into the bedroom, When Julie saw this, she wanted to speak up for her friend, but she knew it wasn't her place to intervene and kept quiet.

Eventually, she shook her head helplessly and went outside for a walk.

Out of sight, out of mind.

At the same time, the bedroom door was slammed shut by Marcus.

He was so furious that he immediately threw Melissa onto the soft bed.

Before she could try to escape, he jumped on of her and pinned down her wrists with one hand.

With his other hand, he pulled off her coat.

Melissa was now left with a thin silk shirt, revealing her highly attractive and curvy figure.

“Marcus, what the hell are you doing?!” she shouted in anger.

This rude response annoyed Marcus so much that he pinched her chin and whispered in her ear with a snort, “What do you think I want to do, huh?” Melissa had to bite her lip tightly to prevent herself from showing her

fear and anxiety.

After several minutes of struggling, her entire body became soaked with sweat.

“Why are you always so mean to me, Marcus?” she asked exasperatedly.

“How could you bully a woman like this, you bastard? Just look at the way you've pinned me down on the bed. Have you ever thought about my feelings? By the way, Julie is still there in the Living room!” “Actually, Julie has left,” Marcus replied in a tone filled with indifference.

Melissa tried to kick him, but Marcus grabbed her leg. With his eyes turned dark, he leaned down and said in her ear through gritted teeth, “I'm so angry right now! What do you take me for, huh? Just to avoid moving in with me, you decided to send Matthew to my parents? So you've decided that you don't want Matthew anymore? Have you ever thought about how the poor child feels?” Melissa didn't say anything in response.

Instead, she just lay there quietly.

Her face was expressionless, but her eyes were swollen with tears, showing just how helpless she felt.

What else could she do? After all, she couldn't just up and move in with Marcus.

hadn't figured out the true terms of the

had sent Matthew to the Fowlers. It was

was still pinning her

what seemed Like an eternity, Melissa

Why didn't you think properly before sending Matthew to my parents’ place, huh? Didn't it ever cross your mind that the poor child would be very

Marcus off so much that he bit her hard

you're hurting me!” Melissa screamed

either make a man feel sorry for her or arouse his desire to conquer

it

able to control himself. Even though he so badly wanted todoit, he knew it was

Melissa. As a result of their tangle, the pack had gotten crushed. But he didn't seem to care about

pulled out one stick and

seldom smoked indoors. It was clear that he was very angry, ‘which was why he

he had finished half of the cigarette in

saw that Melissa was still lying on the bed, looking like someone that was lost in thought. He could only guess what

waiting for me to do it? You're lucky that I don't have the energy nor am I in the mood.” He stubbed out the cigarette before

If you're so determined not to get back with me, we can stay in separate rooms. But whenever you get the urge, Il be more than

this, she immediately

wished I could finish you” he said through gritted teeth.

This made Melissa shiver.

the bed

pick up Matthew. Tomorrow, we'll go change his name. This will be my biggest concession, Melissa” “Oh, thank

to thank me,” Marco replied in a flat tone. “Matthew is also my child” With that, he got up and went to

his cigarette, he

Then she left the bedroom to the living room. By now, Julie had already returned from her walk and was

she didn't want to go over to

daughter- in-law. So she couldn't really live with Melissa and her son forever, could she? Later, Melissa gave Julie the key to her apartment and even told her that Shawn and his family

offer and simply refused to accept the key, but

was still very worried about Melissa and Matthew.

at her. “Well, I really didn't expect you to

was still mad with Marcus after

also

remained silent throughout the journey. By the time they arrived at the Fowler family

enough, Matthew was now

asked the driver to get Ollie

puppy, he stopped crying and began to play with it happily. Right now, he

joy and ran towards them when he saw Marcus and Melissa get out of the car. The

to scoop Matthew into his arms, Marcus said to Waylen in a respectful tone, “Dad, we came to pick up Matthew.” Waylen cleared his throat when

of letting Marcus and Melissa off the

back and make sure you take good care of him or there will be consequences. I'l come check on him whenever I have the

who spoke as he caressed Matthew's head affectionately, “Come on, Dad, you only helped us take care of Matthew for just a few hours. Why are

Dad,” Marcus sighed and gave Matthew a kis on the forehead before handing him to Melissa. Then he turned his attention back to

asked Melissa to have a

went, she turned to glance at Marcus

Marcus waved her off. “Go ahead. There's no problem at all” he assured

had noticed

it was the fault

anything about it for

a gentle tone, “Let Matthew go

piped in. “I want one like Ollie. He has the same pattern like the milk cow.” “He's a Dalmatian,” Marcus pointed out

made Matthew feel lost and confused. He frowned and blinked his eyes innocently as he tried

the study for their private

this point that Marcus told Waylen what happened the previous

beneath his breath. “I never expected that Weldon would be so desperate.” At this point, Marcus pulled out a piece of paper from

Smith family was

cruel to the poor girl” The man they had chosen for Vanessa had a family history of mental

result, the two children both

silence, Waylen went on, “No wonder Melissa made up her

in Duefron, he might have been able to protect Melissa and Matthew, but now, he's not around.” Marcus frowned when he heard his father say

not, this is the plain

want to marry you? Not only did you steal

shredder, Waylen added in a somber voice, “You just focus on taking care of Melissa and Matthew. Il deal with the Smith

the Smith family, Waylen returned to

man, yet you can't even handle your wife. How can

couldn't help but

a brief moment, he chuckled, “Well, let's live together first.” With that, Marcus left, going straight downstairs to look for

having tea with Rena in the garden. Matthew

you guys stay for dinner?” “Unfortunately, no,” Marcus replied.

the entire journey. While driving, Marcus kept glancing at her through the rearview mirror. Eventually, he asked her, “I guess you didn't want to leave with me. You would have liked my mother to

say anything

on her face, Marcus decided to change

place, so you don't need to worry. They'll take good care of you and Matthew.” Melissa

responded with just

other word. Eventually, they arrived at Marcus’ villa,

had three floors. There were two large bedrooms on the east side of the second floor. Melissa and Matthew had to stay in one room while Marcus occupied another alone,

the villa, Melissa began to sort

grew fast, so their clothes were required to be replaced regularly. As a result, Matthew didn't have

unpacked everything for

as she opened the closet to put in her clothes, she was stunned

closet. Obviously,

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