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.

light, he looked quite

spun around,

sharper

Marcus capabilities;

right? Ill have Elsie

of what to

turned and headed back

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

servant to attend to

strolled into

rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased after

at the table, engrossed in

were in for

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat

electrocution, maiming Thugs these days are

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

fully aware that Marcus expected her to

sat down in her chair and spoke softly.

glanced at

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, he added with a laugh,

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

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

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

couldnt tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by her

stared right

delicate fingers, Marcus

gently and suggested, Lets chat in my room

understood it as Marcus offering his

but a heaviness

had been smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel like

upstairs, he

he told

Minnie trailed after them.

table, Melissa gazed at the

and then poured herself

felt

girl lying with teary eyes. Will Dad be okay?

Melissa sat beside her, gently stroking her

will be

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

felt a pang of sympathy

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

gently patted Yvonnes head and assured, You dont have to

Melissa and found

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

guy,

and murmured, Is

casting an affectionate

strayed? Marcus

hes curious or tired of marriage Regardless, he shouldnt

Melissa spoke, Marcus scrutinized her with intense eyes,

still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about calling it quits? Melissa gazed at

cheek, Marcus rasped, Tell me, are you fed up with me?

might simply want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions caught her off guard, making

letting her

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

Marcus shut the door with his

in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he

turn you on when I kis you? His

with sweat, and his face His face looked irresistibly sxy to

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

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

gaze, Marcus

and uttered each word slowly, You better

torise, she felt sore

Her waist felt like it was about to snap! Just then, the

Racing to the bedside,

in a few days! And

and I can

news, Melissa couldnt help but

had

okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa

convinced. Just then, Marcus

on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a look that

gave Yvonnes shoulder a pat. Off

gently touched her shoulder. You

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

it was 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 to stay put

chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered to do

he headed back

flipping through a fashion

bedroom door before

the magazine, Melissa looked up and said, Yvonne told

his fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are

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