Janets voice trembled with tears.

Struggling to speak, she managed, Melissa Shawn He..

Melissa sensed something was wrong. Take your time. Breathe. Tell me whats going on.

Janet broke down, saying between sobs, Shawns messed up big time! Can you come over, Melissa? Without hesitation, Melissa reassured her, Im on my way! She grabbed her car keys and dashed out of the office.

The job offer letter remained on her desk Thirty minutes later.

Marcus, wrapping up a meeting nearby, decided to swing by Melissas office for coffee.

However, he learned from the secretary that Melissa had left earlier.

Marcus, with a soft tone, expressed, Do you mind if I wait for her here? He was not just the head honcho at Fowler Group, but also Melissas boyfriend.

The assistant hesitated, deciding not to intervene as Marcus strolled into Melissas office curiously.

Inside Melissas office.

Taking a quick look around, Marcus gaze landed on the letter.

He picked it up delicately, scanning its contents.

Ah, it seemed Melissa had earned herself another promotion! Meanwhile, Melissa drove back to her old apartment, where Shawn and his family were staying now.

As she entered, she found Julie consoling Janet.

Janet looked lost. Spotting Melissa, she croaked, Im sorry to bother you, Melissa. But I really didnt know who else to turn to.

Melissa reached out, comforting her immediately.

Wiping her tears, Julie turned to Melissa, explaining, Shawns been on a roll lately with his business. I warned him not to get too cocky, but he never listens. He thought he hit the jackpot with some merchandise, worth millions, but it got ruined in the rain during transportation!

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Now, those clients wont deal with him unless he compensates them! Im not sorry for him. Just for Janet and Yvonne! Julie exclaimed with frustration.

She wished Shawn would work hard and ear some honest money to support his family. Melissa had cautioned him countless times but he had always brushed it off.

Now, he was deep in trouble Hearing Julies words, Melissa was stunned. That was a hefty sum.

It equaled her yearly earnings. And she wouldnt get her hands on it until year-end.

After pondering, Melissa suggested, It looks like weve got no choice but to sell the apartment.

But the apartment wasnt fully paid off. After settling the mortgage and gathering her cash, she would only have around four to five million dollars.

That was nowhere near enough! Julie and Janet objected to Melissa taking on the debt. It was all Shawns fault, they argued.

They couldnt let Melissa shoulder it.

In the end, they both broke down in tears.

Meanwhile, Melissa resolved herself.

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join Stay Updated for All Books Updates Julie had been her rock for years. No matter how bad Shawn was, she

couldnt abandon them.

Soon, Melissa contacted an agent and listed the apartment online.

Due to the relatively low price, potential buyers flooded in. Melissa had to stick around for house viewings Eventually, she sold the apartment at a bargain that very night.

But Janet refused to move into the villa.

Melissa had to find a rental for them.

In the evening, Shawn called, sounding anxious. He hinted that if he didnt cough up the cash, they were going to come after him Shawn used to be a smooth-talker but now fear laced his every word.

He even broke down on the line.

What do we do? If something happens to Shawn, what about Yvonne and me?

Janet burst into tears once more.

The person on the other end snatched the phone and spoke icily.

Your man slept with my woman! He also tried to mess up my business.

Hes lucky Im only taking one of his hands! Turns out he was duped by that woman. Shes got another man! Melissa was floored by the revelation.

Janet went pale with shock, while Julie also felt humiliated.

Thanks to Shawns actions, their future looked bleak! When Melissa got back to the villa, it was late. She returned alone.

Yvonne ran into her arms as soon as she entered.

The little girl sobbed. Aunt Melissal Is Daddy going to die?

Gently patting her head, Melissa asked, How do you know about that? Yvonne, tears streaming down her cheeks, blurted out, Mom rang, wanting to fetch me, but Uncle Marcus turned her down.

Melissa glanced up, spotting Marcus by the doorway.

Guess hes been back awhile. She thought, noting his relaxed attire.

the soft light, he looked quite

around, chiming,

were sharper

one had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she

instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something up for you.

unsure of

Marcus turned and headed back into the

Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa hugged

for a servant to

that, she strolled into the Living

rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased

at the table, engrossed in

were in for

sidled over and took a seat

days are really ruthless! Melissa, taken

seem lost in thought. Whats

Marcus expected

chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a fix! Then, she spilled

at the

remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections!

he thinking? Is he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier he sounded. Melissa frowned, worried Yvonne might

her concern, Marcus assured, The walls here

the dishes, saying, Lets dig in before they get cold! Knowing Marcus temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork down, Marcus asked, Have you had enough to eat? Beneath the

wasnt her usual

couldnt tear his eyes away from her,

the same time, Melissa stared right back at him,

holding her delicate fingers,

suggested, Lets chat in my room later.

as Marcus

grateful but a

feel like they were striking a deal, somehow

Marcus headed upstairs, he brought

he told

Minnie trailed after them.

at the table, Melissa gazed at the wine left in

and then

she felt a pleasant

her room, Melissa found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will Dad be okay? Yvonne

sat

be

her lip, firing off another question, Are Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will

and felt a

she were Janet, shed find it

assured, You dont have to leave here! At her tender

she trusted Melissa and found comfort

slumber. Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like a Light in Marcus

guy, made Matthew

and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep?

Marcus, casting an affectionate gaze at

Marcus

Maybe hes curious or tired of marriage Regardless, he shouldnt

scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to decipher

still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about calling it quits? Melissa gazed at him, mulling

to caress her cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are

more in their relationship and maybe take the

wasnt letting her off the

Matthew in, Marcus scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his neck, pleading softly,

inside, Marcus shut the door

whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he began to kis her, his

else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch,

glistened with sweat, and his face

eyes with Marcus, Melissa wondered how she could ever grow tired of him or

kept prodding, driving her crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I

Dropping his gaze, Marcus stared

slowly, You better not Lie to me! The next morning,

she felt

Marcus! Her waist

peeked in, her two pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at Melissa. Guess what? Uncle

coming back in a few days!

and I can

the news, Melissa couldnt help but share the girls

cost had been

asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed even more at Yvonnes worry. Im fine! Dont fret

seem convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled in, chirping, Maybe

was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a look that could freeze lava.

pat. Off to

touched her

shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious

it was her fertile time, so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their

chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus

headed back to the

flipping through

the bedroom door before

the magazine, Melissa looked up and said, Yvonne told

asked softly, Are you skipping

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