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

spun around, chiming, Uncle

were sharper than

tell her about Marcus capabilities; she just knew

be hungry, right? Ill have Elsie whip something

hesitated, unsure of what to

turned and headed back into

Daddy going to be okay? Melissa hugged her close,

a servant to attend

strolled into

rocking horse crafted by Marcus,

at the table, engrossed in

in

sidled over and took a seat

maiming Thugs these days are really

paper aside, Marcus casually inquired, You seem lost in

fully aware that Marcus expected her to plead with

her chair and spoke softly. Shawns in a fix!

at

Mr. Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say hes got

he fed up with Janet, huh? The more Marcus rambled, the sillier

assured, The walls here are thick. Yvonne wont catch

no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites. When she finally set her fork

usual tone

from her,

stared right

one hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his

chat in my

understood it as Marcus

shouldve felt grateful but a heaviness

been smooth sailing between them but this situation made it feel like they were striking a deal, somehow making their relationship less

headed upstairs, he

he

Minnie trailed after them.

Melissa gazed at the wine left

drained it slowly, and then poured herself

felt

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

down the bedside lamp, Melissa sat beside

be just fine, she

Mom and Dad going to divorce? Will Mom take me away like

aback and felt a pang

she were Janet, shed find it

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

she trusted Melissa and found comfort

she found Marcus

guy, made Matthew look

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

casting an affectionate gaze at the

reckon Shawn strayed? Marcus inquired

She spoke softly. Maybe hes curious or tired

scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to decipher her

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

Tell me, are you fed up

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

letting her

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

shut the door with

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

ever fantasized about anyone else? Dol turn you on when I kis you? His approach was soft yet assertive. Melissa collapsed onto the couch, feeling her legs turn to jelly

his face His face looked irresistibly sxy to

wondered how she could ever grow tired of him or imagine

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,

his gaze, Marcus stared at her

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

she tried torise, she felt

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

her two pigtails making her look adorable. Racing to the bedside, she beamed at

coming back in a few days! And he assured me Mom

and I can still be

the news, Melissa couldnt help but share

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

Just then,

Melissa was pregnant? Yvonnes eyes widened, fixated on Melissas belly. Meanwhile, Melissa shot Marcus a look that could

shoulder a pat. Off to school,

gently touched her shoulder. You get some more

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, and suddenly it hit Melissa-They

fertile time, so the chances of her

Was it intentional?\

couldnt quite read

was chauffeured to school by their driver but Marcus volunteered

headed back to the

through

at the bedroom

Melissa looked up

her hair and asked softly, Are

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