He caught Jessies drift and inquired, How are your affairs arranged? Got any issues with the assets settlement? Caught off guard in Alberts presence, Jessie flushed and questioned, Why the sudden interest? Without missing a beat, Marcus retorted, Because you still owe me that much! Elsies still under my roof! And I actually worried you might up and leave.

Melissa was rendered speechless.

Shawn stood there, utterly flabbergasted. It became unbearable for her to endure any longer!

Jessie simmered with frustration. Why did Marcus insist on dredging up these matters in front of Albert? Yet, she always harbored a bit of trepidation around Melissa and didnt want to spar with Marcus in her presence.

Ina soft tone, she appealed, Please, just look after her for me for now. Ill sort this out on my own when I get back.

Marcus was never one to bite his tongue. Blind or not, his words dripped with sarcasm.

keep us waiting too long! Everyone present caught the underlying implication

Innocently, Marcus turned to her, querying, Did I misspeak?

Besides, with his schedule filled with urology appointments, when would he find time for romance? Its

lit

She reckoned

lingered a while

tending to Marcus, cutting fruit into bite-size pieces and feeding him with care,

but feel a

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