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

aware of Mrs. Wastons death? Marcus

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

Melissa didnt say anything.

Youre the one who initiated the topic. Why the silence?

Despite Daisy and Alberts years of marriage, Melissa and Daisy had minimal

to Jessie strained their

They were hardly close.

silence hinted at her thoughts, a fact not lost on

aware of my plans to fetch you,

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