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

spun around,

were sharper

about Marcus capabilities; she just knew he could handle

asking, You must be hungry, right?

hesitated, unsure of what

expression, Marcus turned and headed back

Yvonne whispered. Then she turned to Melissa, asking softly, Is Daddy going to

servant to attend

that, she strolled into the Living

rocking horse crafted by Marcus,

sat at the table,

in for

sidled over and took a

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

casually inquired, You seem lost in

was fully aware that Marcus expected her

chair

glanced at the

had retreated to her room, he shifted his gaze, poured a glass of red wine, and remarked to Melissa, Isnt Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes

huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier he

assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont catch

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

wasnt her usual tone

away from her, enchanted

time, Melissa stared right back at him,

her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his

Lets chat in

understood it as Marcus offering his

but a heaviness lingered in her

made it feel like they were striking a deal,

upstairs, he brought Matthew

bed, buddy! he told the

Minnie trailed after them.

the wine left in her

drained it slowly, and

she felt a

on Yvonne in her room, Melissa found the girl lying with teary eyes. Will Dad

Melissa sat beside

will be just fine, she reassured.

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

felt a pang of

Shawn had crossed a line. If she were Janet, shed find it hard to

Yvonnes head and assured, You dont have to

she trusted Melissa and found

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

a big guy, made Matthew

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

casting an affectionate

do you reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired

Maybe hes curious or

Marcus scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying

still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about

Tell me, are you fed up with

might simply want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the

wasnt letting her off the hook

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

inside, Marcus shut the door with his

and whispered in her ear, Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa? With that, he began to kis her, his voice deep

you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa

forehead glistened with sweat, and his face His face looked

how she could ever grow tired of him

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 that the truth? Marcus nibbled her chin gently, pressing her, Have

you jerk! Dropping his gaze, Marcus stared

each word slowly, You better not Lie to me! The next morning, Melissa awoke

she felt

Marcus! Her waist

look adorable. Racing to the bedside,

few days!

can still be with

the news, Melissa couldnt help but share the girls

had been high

with concern. Are you okay, Aunt Melissa? Your face is all

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

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

shoulder a pat. Off to school, kiddo. Ill

to Melissa, he gently touched her shoulder. You get

knows? I did put in some serious work last night! Marcus mentioned it, and suddenly it hit

it was her fertile time, so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

a look loaded with meaning. But Melissa couldnt quite read him Her body

chauffeured to school by their driver but

back

getting up, Melissa lounged against the headboard, flipping through

lingered at the bedroom

up and said, Yvonne told me.

softly, Are you skipping work today? A half

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