He said softly, âDaddy had to meet clients, and we drank wine while talking.
â
Resting against him, Matthew pondered for a moment before asking, âWill there ever be a beautiful lady sitting on your lap like I see on TV?â
Marcus frowned, retorting, âWhat kind of TV shows have you been watching?â
Coincidentally, Melissa woke up just then, overhearing their conversation.
V.
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Matthew was pleased by the response, yet soon after, he pouted.
âI forgot you have a girlfriend.
â
Marcus fell silent.
Matthew buried his face against his fatherâs neck, murmuring softly, âMom said I donât have to call your girlfriend âmomâ! So when Mom finds a boyfriend, I wonât have to call him âdadâ either.
â
He displayed remarkable consideration and open-mindedness.
However, Marcus cast a meaningful glance at Melissa and remarked casually, âOh, does your mom have a boyfriend?â
Matthew sighed.
âThere will be.
Sheâs so beautiful.
Julie said Mom has to get smarter and she canât live as if she were a widow.
Dad, what does that mean?â
Melissa couldnât bear to listen any longer.
She murmured, âJulie was talking nonsense.
â
Marcus fixed her with a penetrating gaze before scoffing, âIf youâre feeling lonely and need some âcomfort,â Iâm available to help!â
âNo, thank you!â Melissa retorted coldly.
âWhat help, Dad?â Matthew snuggled against his father.
How could Marcus really answer that question?
Fortunately, the nurse arrived to take Matthewâs temperature.
However, he clung to his father like a koala, reluctant to leave.
As the nurse approached Marcus to take Matthewâs temperature, her face flushed with embarrassment.
Melissa took the chance to freshen up, washing her face and brushing her teeth.
As she freshened up, Marcus entered and quietly closed the door behind him.
Catching his reflection in the mirror, she whispered, âWhat are you doing?â
Marcus and she locked eyes through the mirror.
After a moment, he asked softly, âAre you planning to find a boyfriend?â
At the thought of their breakup and Violette, Melissa remained silent.