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.

acquiesced without further

Mrs. Wastons death? Marcus kept his attention on the

you up, my father called. He figured you would be going, so he

Melissa didnt say anything.

who initiated the topic. Why the silence? Melissa cast her eyes downward, deep in

little to discuss. Despite Daisy and Alberts years of marriage, Melissa

towards Melissa due to Jessie

They were hardly close.

hinted at her thoughts, a fact not lost on

Kiana was aware of my plans to fetch you, so she insisted

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