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.

in the soft light, he looked

spun around,

were sharper than

capabilities; she just knew

be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something up

unsure of what to

Marcus turned and headed back into the

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

arranged for a servant to attend to

she strolled into

gleefully rode a rocking horse crafted by Marcus,

the table, engrossed in a

they were in

over and took

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

inquired, You seem lost in thought. Whats

aware that Marcus expected her

chair and spoke softly. Shawns in

glanced at the

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 a sip,

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

assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont catch a

Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork down,

wasnt her usual tone with

tear his eyes away from her,

same time, Melissa stared right back at

one hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus

and suggested, Lets chat

as Marcus offering

grateful but a heaviness lingered in

smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking a deal, somehow making their relationship

upstairs, he brought Matthew

he

Minnie trailed after them.

the wine left in her glass,

it slowly, and

she felt a

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

down the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside her, gently stroking

honey, your dad will be just fine, she

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

felt a pang of sympathy for the

she were Janet, shed find

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

and

stayed until Yvonne drifted into slumber. Returning to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like

big guy, made Matthew

of footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured,

Marcus, casting an affectionate gaze at the

you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though

spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or

scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to

me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about

are you fed up with me? Melissa couldnt handle

maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions

Marcus wasnt letting her off the

Worried she might

the door with his

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

when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling her legs turn to jelly and her

with sweat, and his face His face looked

Marcus, Melissa wondered how she could ever

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! Is that the truth? Marcus nibbled her

his gaze, Marcus

he brought his nose close to hers and uttered each word slowly, You

torise, she felt

the pillow tightly, Melissa gritted her teeth and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about to snap! Just then, the door swung

peeked in, her two pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to

a few days! And

and I can

the news, Melissa couldnt help but

the cost had been

concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed

seem convinced. Just then, Marcus

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

gave Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off to school, kiddo. Ill drive

touched her shoulder.

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

was her fertile time, so the chances of

Was it intentional?\

with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she opted to stay put in

school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to do it

he headed back to

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

lingered at the bedroom door

up and said,

her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work

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