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

aware of Mrs. Wastons death? Marcus kept

would be going, so he requested that I accompany you on their

Melissa didnt say anything.

initiated the topic. Why

was little to discuss. Despite Daisy and

towards Melissa due to Jessie strained their

They were hardly close.

hinted at her thoughts, a fact not lost on

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

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