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.

light, he looked

around, chiming, Uncle

were sharper than

about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could handle anything.

briefly, avoided mentioning Shawn, instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill

hesitated, unsure of what to

expression, Marcus turned and headed back

Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa hugged her close, reassuring, Of

arranged for a servant

that, she strolled

by Marcus, while Minnie chased

at the table, engrossed

in

over and took

electrocution, maiming Thugs these days

inquired, You seem lost

fully aware that Marcus expected her to plead with

down in her chair and spoke softly.

at

his gaze, poured a glass of red wine, and remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say

huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier he sounded. Melissa frowned,

sense her concern, Marcus assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont catch

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

her usual

eyes away from her, enchanted

stared right back at him,

holding her delicate

suggested, Lets chat in my

it as Marcus

but a heaviness

sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking

headed upstairs, he

he told

Minnie trailed after them.

table, Melissa gazed at the wine left in her glass, Marcus

slowly, and

felt

Melissa found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will Dad be okay? Yvonne asked the same

the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside

honey, your dad will be

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

was taken aback and felt a pang of sympathy

line. If she were Janet, shed find

head and assured, You dont have to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt

Melissa and found comfort

bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was

guy,

looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep? Yep,

Marcus, casting an affectionate gaze at the

Marcus inquired casually, though his

him. She spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or

intense

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

to caress her cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are you fed up with me? Melissa couldnt

figured Marcus might simply want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions caught her off

letting her off the

in, Marcus scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa

shut the door with

on the couch, he hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa?

ever fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was

forehead glistened with sweat, and his face His face looked irresistibly sxy to

could ever grow tired of him or imagine being

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

his gaze, Marcus

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

she tried torise, she felt sore all

gritted her teeth and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about to snap! Just

her look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at Melissa. Guess what? Uncle

coming back in a few days! And

can still be with

couldnt help but share the girls

had been high

the beds edge, Yvonne reached out, touching Melissas flushed face, and asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed even more at Yvonnes worry.

Yvonne didnt seem convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled in,

Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a

gave Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off to

her shoulder.

not pregnant! With a sly grin, Marcus shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night!

so the chances

Was it intentional?\

eyes, Marcus gave her a look loaded with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she

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

back to

flipping through a fashion magazine casually.

bedroom door before finally

down the magazine, Melissa looked up and said, Yvonne told

ran his fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work today? A half day sounds

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