On the screen was the information that Melissa had given birth two years ago.
It was a boy.
Marcusâ head began spinning.
His fingers tightened around the edge of the desk as he fought to regain control of his emotions.
Then, he asked, âIs there some kind of mistake?â
The director pointed at the social security number with a smile and responded, âItâs canât be.
This is definitely the same Melissa Brown.
But where did this child come from? Was she married? And where is her husband?â
Marcus appeared composed.
After several moments, he whispered, âDonât tell my parents about it.
I want to deal with it myself.
â
The director gasped.
He coughed before saying, âMarcus, youâre the one who got her pregnant?! You should take responsibility for your child then.
â
Marcus remained silent.
He just quietly studied Melissaâs complete medical information and noted the childâs name.
Matthew Brown.
He couldnât stop himself from caressing the screen with his long fingers.
The childâs name should have been Matthew Fowler.
After leaving the directorâs office, Marcus didnât immediately seek out Melissa.
He knew her too well.
Since they met again, she had numerous opportunities to tell him about their son.
She could also have informed him about her pregnancy, but she remained tight-lipped.
She was bent on parting ways with him back then.
His position as her sonâs father held no importance to her.
But he was also well aware that he was the one who had asked her to take the birth control pills.
Marcus went to the smoking area and puffed on seven cigarettes successively before making his way to the transfusion room.
Since it was winter, more people were down with the flu, Leaving the room crowded.
The adults, children, and the elderly were all huddled together.
It was a little chaotic, but that hadnât stopped Melissa from falling asleep.
She had gently burrowed into the chair, her face buried in her coat.
She looked to be sound asleep.
Marcusâ eyelids fluttered as he silently gazed at her.
At this moment, the person beside Melissa was done with their infusion and they left.
Marcus walked over and settled in next to her.
He didnât disturb her.
He simply took off his woolen coat and tucked it in around her.
Then he watched her.