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

of silence, Melissa abruptly inquired, Are you aware of Mrs. Wastons death? Marcus kept his attention on the road ahead,

He figured you would be going, so he requested that

Melissa didnt say anything.

the one who initiated the topic. Why the silence? Melissa cast

was little to discuss. Despite Daisy and Alberts years of

Melissa due to Jessie strained their

They were hardly close.

at her thoughts, a fact

my plans to fetch you, so she insisted on joining

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