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,

spun around,

were sharper

had to tell her about Marcus capabilities; she

must be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip

hesitated, unsure of what

Marcus turned and headed back into

Marcus! Yvonne whispered. Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to be okay? Melissa

servant to attend to

she strolled into

by Marcus, while

at the table,

in

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat

these days are

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

fully aware that Marcus expected

intend to keep anything from him. So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a fix! Then, she spilled all

glanced at

in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got connections! Taking a sip, he added with a laugh, But

his boss girl! Whats he thinking? Is he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier he sounded. Melissa frowned, worried Yvonne

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

Melissa could respond, he gestured towards the dishes, saying, Lets dig in before they get cold! Knowing Marcus temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her

wasnt her usual

from

the same time, Melissa stared right

holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled

suggested, Lets chat

it as Marcus

but a heaviness

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

headed upstairs,

he

Minnie trailed after them.

the wine left in her

drained it slowly, and then

felt a

on Yvonne in her room, Melissa found the girl lying with

down the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside her,

will be just fine, she

another question, Are Mom and Dad going to

and felt a pang of

a line. If she were Janet, shed

and assured, You dont have to leave here! At her tender age, Yvonne couldnt

and

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

guy, made

footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured, Is Yvonne asleep? Yep, Melissa

casting an affectionate gaze at the

Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired casually,

Maybe hes curious or tired of

scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if

me? Have you still got a thing for

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

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

her off the

Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she

Marcus shut the

the couch, he hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me,

turn you on when I kis you? His approach was

and his face

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

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

jerk! Dropping his gaze, Marcus

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

she tried torise, she felt

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

adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at Melissa. Guess

a few days!

can still be

the news, Melissa couldnt help but

the cost had been high

touching Melissas flushed face, and asked with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all

convinced. Just then, Marcus

her temps up! Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot

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

touched her

did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned it, and

time, so the chances

Was it intentional?\

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

back to the

the headboard, flipping through a

bedroom door before finally

Melissa looked up and said, Yvonne

her hair and asked softly,

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