Chapter 3045: Chapter 3045

She gently pushed him away, asserting, “I’m perfectly capable of supporting myself and my son.

”

Marcus gazed at her intently, his expression unreadable.

Melissa’s voice was hoarse as she voiced her hesitation.

“This is all happening too quickly, Marcus.

I need time to think.

”

Sensitive to not exerting too much pressure on her, especially considering they shared a son and she couldn’t easily escape the situation, he graciously acquiesced, saying, “Alright, I’ll come over to be with Matthew when I don’t have work.

Will that work for you?”

Melissa nodded in agreement, her mind still mulling over their situation.

She refrained from expressing her reluctance towards further intimacy with Marcus.

Marcus interpreted their interaction as progress in their relationship.

Playfully, he wrapped his arms around her waist, adopting a playful demeanor reminiscent of that of a spoiled child.

“I’m feeling a bit peckish.

Any snacks available?”

“There are dumplings in the fridge.

I can cook some for you,”

Melissa offered.

Marcus intervened, “No need.

I’ll take care of it.

”

Gently, he lifted her back into bed, positioning her beside Matthew.

With a tender gaze at the two, he proceeded to the kitchen.

Despite the chilly winter night and his lack of proper attire, Marcus felt no discomfort.

He prepared a bowl of dumplings for himself, savoring each bite and then indulged in a cigarette before returning to the bedroom.

The space felt cramped and unfamiliar to him.

Naturally, he wasn’t accustomed to staying in such humble surroundings.

However, he recognized that sometimes a man had to make sacrifices if he wanted to pursue a woman he loved.

He reclined on the bed, his gaze falling upon the velvet box resting on the bedside table.

Melissa declined the ring, her decision echoing in the silence of the room.

In the dark night, he softly grasped her hand, questioning, “Not to your liking?”

Melissa understood him too well; feigning slumber in his presence was a challenge.

Her whisper conveyed the weight of her thoughts.

“It’s just too extravagant.

”

Marcus remained silent, opting not to say anything further.

Exhausted from hours of driving and expending his energy earlier, he soon drifted off to sleep.

When Marcus eventually awoke, it was already early in the morning.