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

around, chiming,

sharper than

had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew

briefly, avoided mentioning Shawn, instead asking, You must be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something up for you. Shes

hesitated, unsure of what to

Marcus turned and headed back into the

Is Daddy going to be

arranged for a servant to attend to

strolled into the Living

gleefully rode a rocking horse crafted by

at the table, engrossed in a

in for a

and took a seat

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

paper aside, Marcus casually inquired, You seem lost in

aware that Marcus expected

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

glanced at the

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, he added with

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

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

no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When

usual

away from her, enchanted by her

same time, Melissa stared right back

one hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his

chat in my room later.

as Marcus offering

felt grateful but a heaviness

feel like they were striking a deal, somehow making their

upstairs, he brought Matthew

he told the

Minnie trailed after them.

gazed at the

and then

felt

girl lying with teary

Melissa sat beside her, gently

will be just

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

and felt a pang

a line. If she were Janet, shed

have to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt grasp

Melissa and found comfort in her

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

being a big guy, made

looked up and murmured,

Marcus, casting an affectionate gaze at the sleeping

reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though

softly. Maybe hes curious or tired of marriage

spoke, Marcus scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to

about you, Melissa? 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

her cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are you fed

the lead in

letting her

tucking Matthew in, Marcus scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his neck,

the door

in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick

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

with sweat, and his face His face looked

Melissa wondered how she could ever grow tired

blurted, I never think about anyone else! Is that

you jerk! Dropping his gaze, Marcus stared at her

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

she tried torise, she felt sore

Damn it, Marcus! Her

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

few days! And he assured me Mom and

I can still

couldnt help but

had

Aunt Melissa?

convinced. Just then, Marcus strolled in,

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

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

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

sly grin, Marcus shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned it, and suddenly it

was her fertile time, so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

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

by their driver but Marcus

headed back to

headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually. Marcus rarely saw her this chilled

at the bedroom door before finally

the magazine, Melissa looked up

and asked softly, Are you skipping work

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