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.

soft light, he looked quite

around, chiming, Uncle

were sharper than

had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could handle anything.

be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something up for you. Shes a whizin the

unsure of what

Marcus turned and headed back

Yvonne whispered. Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa

arranged for a servant to attend to

she strolled into

rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased

sat at the table,

in

Melissa sidled over and took a

days

seem lost

that Marcus expected

So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a fix! Then, she spilled all

glanced at the

had retreated to her room, he shifted his gaze, poured a glass of red wine, and remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him

his boss girl! Whats he thinking? Is he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus

The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont

down a few bites. When she finally set her fork down, Marcus asked, Have you had enough to eat? Beneath the table, Melissa grasped his hand and murmured, Im not

wasnt her usual tone

couldnt tear his eyes away from her,

same time, Melissa stared right back

holding her delicate fingers, Marcus

gently and suggested, Lets chat in my room

as Marcus offering

felt grateful but a

situation made it feel like they were striking a deal, somehow making their

upstairs, he brought Matthew

he told the little

Minnie trailed after them.

at the table, Melissa gazed at the wine

slowly, and then

felt a

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

bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside her,

dad will be just

question, Are Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take

was taken aback and felt a pang

If she were Janet, shed find it hard to

to leave here!

Melissa and found

Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The

big guy, made Matthew

footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne

an affectionate gaze at the

Marcus

Maybe hes curious or tired of marriage Regardless, he shouldnt

scrutinized her with intense eyes,

another curveball. What about you, Melissa? How do you feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me?

me, are

and maybe take the

wasnt letting her off the

Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung

Marcus shut the

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

turn you on when I kis you? His approach was

glistened with sweat, and his face His face looked irresistibly

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

Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never

gaze, Marcus stared

You better not Lie to me! The next morning, Melissa awoke to

tried torise, she felt sore

Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about to snap! Just then,

adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed

coming back in a few days! And he

and I can

Melissa couldnt help

cost had been

reached out, touching Melissas flushed face, and asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa

then,

Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly.

Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off to school,

touched her shoulder. You get

couldnt hold back anymore. Im not pregnant! With a sly grin, Marcus shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned it,

was her fertile time, so the chances

Was it intentional?\

But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she opted to stay

was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to do

back

lounged against the headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually.

at the bedroom door before finally

looked up and said, Yvonne told me. Thanks,

her, Marcus ran his fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you

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