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

stretch of silence, Melissa abruptly inquired, Are you aware of Mrs. Wastons death? Marcus

you would be going,

Melissa didnt say anything.

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

and Alberts years of

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

They were hardly close.

at her thoughts, a

gears. Kiana was aware of my plans to

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