Marcus lingered briefly before leaving.

Upon returning to the bedroom, Marcus encountered Melissa emerging from the bathroom. She froze in her tracks, her gaze fixed on the empty bed, her expression reflecting surprise or curiosity.

Wheres Kiana? 1 took her to Matthews room.

Marcus remarked casually, Its good for the kids to bond.

Melissa objected, Matthews still very young himself. I doubt he knows how to care for a baby. Ill bring Kiana back.

Melissa made a move towards the door, but Marcus stopped her.

His towering figure obstructed her path as he spoke in a hushed tone, lll bring Kiana back later. Matthews missed her these past few days. Lets wait until hes asleep.

moment of contemplation, Melissa

dresser and retrieved some

lotion shed applied. He picked up the bottle

caring for the

understood that physical attraction still played a significant role in the dynamic between

regardless of how much her husband might care for

deeply,

Her skin remained supple.

for a moment, Marcus enveloped her slender waist from behind, whispering, Did you

and tone carried a

of taking Kiana away allowed Melissa to infer his intentions. However, rather than confronting him, she simply

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