Melissa didnât shy away from the truth.
âYes, we had some disagreements,â she admitted.
With a reassuring smile, Julie offered, âItâs normal for couples to argue, especially young ones like you two.
Mr.
Fowler must care deeply for you to leave his work and wait for you for so long.
â
Melissa wasnât surprised by Julieâs reaction.
With his social status, Marcusâ gesture might have moved other women, but Melissa wasnât swayed.
She had been in love with Marcus before and knew his behavior patterns all too well.
In a hushed tone, Melissa confided in Julie.
âMarcus is involved with someone else.
â
Hearing that, Julie was taken aback.
After a moment of silence, she questioned, âHasnât he broken up with that girl? Whatâs he playing at, having a foot in both camps?â
With a gentle smile, Melissa replied, âIt doesnât matter.
Iâll go in and see whatâs going on.
â
Concerned that Melissa might confront Marcus again, Julie urged, âAnyway, heâs still Matthewâs father.
For the sake of the boy, try not to argue in front of him.
â
Melissa gave Julie her promise.
She wasnât one to fly off the handle easily.
Over the years, she had learned to control her emotions.
How could she argue with Marcus in front of Matthew?
With determination, Melissa entered the main bedroom, where the warmth of the heater enveloped her.
Matthew, clad in a light blue onesie, sat on the floor, engrossed in building blocks.
Marcus leaned against the bed, patiently engaging with his son.
Melissa stood silently, watching them for a moment, before Marcusâ gaze met hers.
His tone was tinged with accusation as he spoke.
âHow long are you going to stand there? Didnât you say you didnât want to see me again?
Didnât you run away from Fowler Group without even seeing me?â
Melissa approached and knelt beside Matthew, choosing to remain silent for the moment.
As Matthew raised his head, planting a ki*s on Melissaâs cheek and calling her softly, Melissa responded by gently caressing his head.
Matthew then turned towards Marcus, grinning as he called out to him as Daddy.
Melissa was taken aback.
She hadnât expected Marcus to reveal his identity to Matthew.
Regaining her composure, she questioned Marcus in a low voice, âWhatâs the meaning of this, Marcus?â
âIsnât it obvious?â