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

around, chiming,

were sharper than

to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew

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

of

complex expression, Marcus turned

Is Daddy going to be

for a servant

that, she strolled into

gleefully rode a rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased after him

the table, engrossed in a

were in for

and took a seat beside

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

You seem lost in thought. Whats on your mind,

that Marcus expected her

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

at the

in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections! Taking

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

concern, Marcus assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont

a few bites. When

her usual tone with

from her,

the same time, Melissa stared right back

her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled

Lets chat in my room

understood it as

grateful but a heaviness lingered in

between them but this situation made it feel

headed upstairs, he brought Matthew

bed, buddy! he told the little

Minnie trailed after them.

gazed at the wine left in her glass,

drained it slowly, and then poured herself

felt a

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

the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside her,

dad will be just fine, she reassured.

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

was taken aback and felt a

line. If she were Janet,

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

and found comfort in her

found Marcus soothing Matthew. The little tyke was out like a Light

being a big guy, made Matthew

Marcus looked up and murmured, Is

affectionate gaze at the sleeping

strayed? Marcus inquired casually, though

Maybe hes

intense

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

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

maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these

letting her

Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his neck, pleading softly, Easy

Marcus shut the door

hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he began

on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa

his face His face

Melissa wondered how she could ever grow

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

his gaze, Marcus

and uttered each word slowly, You better not Lie

she tried torise, she felt

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

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

in a few days! And he assured me

can

couldnt help but share the girls

the cost had

and asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all red. Need a doctor? Melissa blushed even more at

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

widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a

a pat. Off to school, kiddo.

her

hold 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,

the chances of

Was it intentional?\

couldnt quite read him Her body ached from their wild night, so she

chauffeured to school by their driver

he headed back

against the headboard, flipping through

lingered at the bedroom door before finally

down the magazine, Melissa looked up and

asked softly,

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