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

around, chiming,

sharper

had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just

Melissa briefly, avoided mentioning Shawn, instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something

unsure of what

a complex expression, Marcus turned and headed back

Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa

servant to

strolled into the

rode a rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while

meanwhile, sat at the table, engrossed

in for a

over and took a seat

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

inquired, You seem lost in

Marcus

to keep anything from him. So she sat down in her chair

at

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?

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

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

Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork down, Marcus asked, Have you had enough to eat? Beneath the table, Melissa

her usual tone with

his eyes away from her, enchanted by her Lovely

stared

hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled

suggested, Lets chat in my room

understood it as Marcus offering

shouldve felt grateful but a heaviness lingered in

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

headed upstairs,

buddy! he told the

Minnie trailed after them.

at the wine left in

it slowly, and

she felt a

with teary eyes. Will Dad be okay?

Melissa sat beside her, gently stroking her

will be just fine, she

lip, firing off another question, Are Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take me away like

was taken aback and felt a pang of sympathy

Shawn had crossed a line. If she were Janet, shed find it hard to forgive

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

Melissa and found

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

guy, made Matthew look

and

affectionate

strayed? Marcus inquired casually,

hes curious or

her with intense eyes, as if trying to decipher

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

Tell me, are you fed up with me? Melissa

relationship and maybe take the lead

wasnt letting her

for his room. Worried she might stumble,

Marcus shut the door

over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me,

kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto

glistened with sweat, and his face His face looked

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

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

jerk! Dropping his gaze, Marcus

he brought his nose close to hers and uttered each word slowly, You better not Lie to me! The next

she felt sore

Her waist felt like it

making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside,

back in a few days! And he assured me

splitting, and I can still

news, Melissa couldnt help but share

had been high

Aunt Melissa? Your

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

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

Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off

touched her shoulder. You get some

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, and suddenly it hit Melissa-They forgot to use protection last

her fertile time, so the chances of her getting

Was it intentional?\

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

was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered

he headed back to

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

bedroom door before finally

Melissa looked up and said,

fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work today? A

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