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,

were sharper than

about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could

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

hesitated, unsure of

complex expression, Marcus turned and

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

servant to attend

strolled

a rocking horse crafted by

the table, engrossed in

were in for a ate

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat

Thugs these days are really ruthless! Melissa, taken aback,

Marcus casually inquired, You seem

was fully aware that Marcus

So she sat down in her chair and

at

and remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him

up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus

assured, The

appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When

usual

tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by

time, Melissa stared right back at him,

her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled

chat in

understood it as Marcus

but a heaviness lingered in her

them but this situation made it feel

Marcus headed upstairs, he brought

for bed, buddy! he told the

Minnie trailed after them.

at the wine left in her

and then

she felt a

found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will

lamp, Melissa sat

will be just fine, she

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

a pang of sympathy for

told, Shawn had crossed a line. If she were Janet, shed find

and assured, You dont have to leave here! At her

trusted Melissa and found

to her bedroom, she found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like a Light in Marcus

big guy,

up and

an affectionate gaze at the sleeping

Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though his expression was

hes curious

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

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

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

take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions caught her off guard, making

letting her

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

shut the door

Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he began to kis her, his

ever fantasized 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

glistened with sweat, and his face

ever grow tired of

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

his gaze,

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

she tried torise, she felt sore

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

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

back in a few days! And he assured

I can still

the news, Melissa couldnt help

cost had been

on 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

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

widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a look that could freeze

pat. Off to school, kiddo.

he gently touched her shoulder. You get some

shot back, Who knows? I did put in some serious work last night!

fertile time, so the chances of her getting

Was it intentional?\

quite read him

school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to do it

he headed back to

up, Melissa lounged against the headboard, flipping through a fashion

lingered at the bedroom door before finally

up and said, Yvonne told

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

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