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

Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could handle

right? Ill have Elsie whip something up for you. Shes a

unsure of

a complex expression, Marcus turned and headed back

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

a servant to attend to

that, she strolled into the Living

rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while

at the table, engrossed in a

were in for a ate

awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat

muttered, Poison, electrocution, maiming Thugs these days are really

Marcus casually inquired, You seem lost in thought. Whats

was fully aware that Marcus expected her to plead with

in her chair and spoke

glanced at

wine, and remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes

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

The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont

cold! Knowing Marcus temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork down, Marcus

wasnt her usual tone

his eyes away from her, enchanted by

the same time, Melissa stared

holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his

Lets chat in my room

it as

a heaviness lingered in

sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking a deal,

headed upstairs,

buddy! he told the little

Minnie trailed after them.

Melissa gazed at the wine left in

slowly, and then poured herself

she felt

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

the bedside lamp, Melissa sat

will be just fine, she

Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take me

was taken aback and felt a

told, Shawn had crossed a line. If she

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

trusted Melissa and found comfort in her

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

a big guy, made Matthew look

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

casting an affectionate gaze at the sleeping

you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus

hes curious

Marcus scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to

Have you still got

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

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

Marcus wasnt letting her off

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

Marcus shut the

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

Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling

forehead glistened with sweat, and his face His face

how she could ever grow tired of him or imagine being with

crazy Finally, Melissa grasped his neck and stammered, No! I never She blurted, I never think about anyone else! Is

his gaze, Marcus

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

torise, she felt sore

her teeth and cursed, Damn it, Marcus! Her waist felt like it was about to snap! Just then,

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

in a few days! And he

and I can

the news, Melissa couldnt help but

cost had

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 worry.

Just then, Marcus

Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot

Off to school, kiddo. Ill

gently touched her

Who knows? I did put in some serious work

the chances of her getting

Was it intentional?\

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

to school by their driver but

headed back

headboard, flipping through a fashion magazine casually.

lingered at the bedroom door before finally

up and said, Yvonne told

fingers through her hair and asked softly, Are you skipping work

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