âItâs cold out there.
â
He exuded the air of a caring husband.
Alexis nodded and caught up with Marcus, who waited outside the living room.
They descended the stairs together, reaching the parkin lot where Marcus paused, turning to face her.
âIâm alright, Alexis.
â
Alexis stepped closer, adjusting Marcusâ collar.
âItâs hard to believe youâre fine.
You havenât smiled all evening.
Are you certain Melissa doesnât care for you? She seemed straightforward to me, not the manipulative type.
â
Getting to the heart of the matter, she asked, âHave you thought about giving her another chance?â
Marcusâ response was tinged with dryness.
âDid Sylvia mention something?â
âSylviaâs just concerned.
She was worried about how you drove over.
â
Sighing, she added, âDonât dwell on Leonelâs comments.
He cares about you, just in his own way.
â
The gentle night seemed to ease Marcusâ spirit.
He gazed at his sister, and then embraced her softly.
âI understand,â he murmured.
Alexis returned the gesture, her voice comforting.
âDrive safely.
Mom and Dad may not say much, but theyâre worried about you too.
â
Yesterday, Waylen had gone to the airport to meet the young couple, but only found Marcus alone.
Concerned, Waylen repeatedly asked, âWhereâs Melissa?â
Under the weight of the situation, Sylvia had to admit, âMr.
Fowler ended things with her.
â
Waylen, troubled, spent a restless night, turning to Rena in bewilderment.
âOur son is handsome, comes from a good family.
Why is finding a wife so difficult for him?â
Waylen, after a long pause, finally mustered a question, laden with concern, âCould it be that Marcus has some⦠intimate issues?â
Renaâs response was a mix of sadness and amusement.
As Alexis softly broached the topic, Marcus replied in a flat tone, âIâm planning to get married soon.
â
Alexis sighed, watching him enter his car in the darkness.
His movements were both dignified and captivating.
Driving back, Marcus was unusually slow.
One hand on the steering wheel, the other supporting his chin, his expression was one of detachment.
He longed to move on quickly.