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,

sharper

one had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she

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

unsure of what

expression, Marcus turned

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

arranged for a servant to attend

strolled into

by Marcus, while

sat at the table, engrossed in a

in for a ate

and

Marcus muttered, Poison, electrocution, maiming Thugs these days are really ruthless! Melissa,

the paper aside, Marcus casually inquired, You seem lost in thought. Whats

Marcus expected her to plead with

him. So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a fix!

glanced at the

Yvonne 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 for a hand? They say hes got connections! Taking

he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus rambled,

could sense her concern, Marcus assured, The walls

respond, he gestured towards 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

usual tone with

tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by her Lovely

stared

hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his

gently and suggested, Lets chat in

it as Marcus offering

a heaviness lingered

been smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking a deal,

headed upstairs, he brought Matthew

he told

Minnie trailed after them.

gazed at the

it slowly, and then poured herself another

felt a pleasant

Yvonne in her room, Melissa found the girl lying with teary

Melissa sat beside her,

dad will be just fine,

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

and felt a pang of

line. If she

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

and found comfort in

found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like

guy, made Matthew

up and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep? Yep, Melissa

Marcus, casting an affectionate

Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though

couldnt lie to him. She spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or tired of marriage Regardless, he

intense eyes, as if

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

me, are you fed up with me? Melissa couldnt handle

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

headed for his room. Worried she might

the door with

hovered over 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

Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet

his face His face looked irresistibly

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

she felt embarrassed to voice it. So Marcus kept prodding, driving her crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never think about anyone else!

his gaze, Marcus stared at

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

she tried torise, she felt sore all

the pillow tightly, Melissa gritted her teeth and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about

her two pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at

a few days! And he assured me Mom

I can

couldnt help but share

cost had

Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your

convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled

temps up! Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot

Off to school,

Melissa, he gently touched her shoulder. You get some more

I did put in some serious

so the chances of her getting pregnant

Was it intentional?\

read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she opted to

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

headed back to

up, Melissa lounged against the headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw

bedroom door before finally

up and said, Yvonne told me.

through her hair and asked softly, Are you

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