Marcus was right.
Finding a cab here was effortless.
When Melissa finally arrived home, it was already quite late.
Upon opening the door, she discovered her son Matthew seated at the table.
He appeared exhausted, his head nodding from drowsiness.
Meanwhile, Julie was also on the verge of dozing off.
Melissa silently set down her handbag and proceeded to change her shoes.
She had purchased this apartment earlier in the year.
The down payment for the 8Q-square-meter apartment was a big chunk, and she had also taken out a loan.
Though not exceedingly wealthy
because of the mortgage, she managed to lead a comfortable Life.
Approaching Matthew, she gently covered his eyes.
âGuess whoâs back?â
The little boy stirred awake immediately, grasping Melissaâs hand and murmuring, âMommy,â his voice still laden with sleep.
Melissa ki*sed him tenderly.
âIâll come home earlier from now on.
â
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At this time, Julie also woke up.
âYouâre back so late, and youâre wearing such thin clothes.
Itâs cold outside.
â Julie empathized with Melissaâs situation and rose from her seat.
âThankfully, itâs not yet midnight.
Let me warm up the food.
You can light the candles with Matt.
Heâs been eagerly awaiting your return for most of the evening.
â
âThank you,â Melissa said.
Melissa settled into her seat, cradling her son in her lap.
Julie, mindful of Melissaâs attire, remarked, âYour outfit is expensive.
Why donât you change first before holding him?â
âItâs fine.
The company paid for my clothes for such events.
â
Julie smiled.
âMr.
Watson is generous.
Your annual salary for this position is very good already.
â
Efficient as ever, Julie heated the food quickly.
Melissa and Matthew blew out the candles together, and Matthew handed Melissa a paper airplane.
âHappy birthday, Mommy.
â
Melissa ki*sed him warmly.
Matthew, feeling a bit shy, nestled comfortably in Melissaâs arms.
Julie handed Melissa a bowl of soup.
âDrink some hot soup to warm up.
The nightâs cold.
â
After cutting the cake with Matthew and giving him a slice to enjoy, Melissa turned to Julie.
âTime does fly.
Next fall, Matt will be starting kindergarten.