The servant readily replied, âMiss Brown is waiting at the door.
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After uttering the words, she discreetly glanced at Violette.
The servant was attentive.
Despite Melissaâs status as the soon-to-be wife of Marcus and her previous service to the Fowler family, she hadnât visited in quite some time, especially not for New Yearâs Eve dinner.
In contrast, Violette had made a reappearance.
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The servant was confident that Violette would be marrying Marcus soon instead.
Marcus, upon hearing the servantâs words, concluded that Melissa preferred not to enter.
Consequently, he set aside his magazine, attended to Matthew by putting on his coat, and handed him his comfort pillow to hold.
Marcus and Matthewâs departure didnât go unnoticed by Waylen.
Lately, Waylen has been discontent with Marcus.
He perceived his sonâs accumulation of wealth as pointless when heâs not with the woman he loved.
Upon noticing his fully-dressed grandson, Waylen inquired, âWhere are you off to?â
Matthewâs voice rang out clearly.
âMommy is coming to get me.
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The entire room fell silent as everyoneâs attention shifted to Marcus.
Rena gently interjected, âShouldnât she be invited inside? Sheâs the mother of your child, after all.
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Afraid of getting herself into trouble, the servant hastily clarified, âMiss Brown has arrived bearing gifts.
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Observing Marcus, Rena questioned his reliability.
Being elders, Rena and Waylen felt it inappropriate to personally go get Melissa especially since she had ended things with their son.
Thus, Rena instructed Alexis, âTake Matthew and invite Melissa inside.
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Alexis shot a glance at Marcus, deeming him arrogant.
She then lifted Matthew, planting a ki*s on his cheek.
âLetâs go find your mom,â she said, leading the way.
Prior to Melissaâs arrival, Waylen sought to impart a lesson to his son.
âYouâre becoming increasingly ridiculous.
Thatâs not your usual demeanor.
Why act so cruel toward Melissa? Itâs chilly out there.
Why leave her standing outside? Your breakup suggests a lack of consideration on your part if you ask me.
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Marcus remained silent, retreating to the sofa to resume reading his magazine.
In fact, the Finch family should have departed by now, yet Violetteâs parents seemed reluctant to leave.
What was amiss with Violette? How could she be outdone by Melissa, who lacked a prestigious family background?
Violetteâs parents exchanged knowing glances with her.
Determined not to concede defeat, Violette sat beside Marcus and inquired, âWhat are you reading?â
Marcus glanced up at her with indifference but made no move to rebuff her.
In the hallway, Alexis entered with Melissa in tow.