His words held a hidden implication. Melissa glanced at him again.

Marcus averted his gaze and courteously opened the door for Melissa.

She bid farewell to Jessie and climbed into the car.

Melissa settled into the car, only then realizing that Kiana was also present.

Kiana sat in the car seat, clutching a piece of bread. Upon Melissas arrival, she softly called out, Mommy.

Marcus joined them in the car. As he secured his seat belt, Melissa considered moving to the back seat.

He tenderly grasped Melissas hand. Shes safe in the car seat. il drive slowly.

without further

Mrs. Wastons death? Marcus kept his attention on the road ahead, as he

my father called. He figured you would be going, so he requested that I accompany you on

Melissa didnt say anything.

the topic. Why the silence? Melissa cast her eyes

and Alberts years of marriage, Melissa and Daisy had

towards Melissa due to Jessie strained their relationship, making even surface-level interactions

They were hardly close.

her thoughts, a

discomfort, Marcus shifted gears. Kiana was aware of my plans to fetch

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