Congratulations.
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Melissa felt deeply thankful to Sylvia for her assistance.
She made a mental note to repay Sylviaâs kindness in the future.
While Melissa and Sylvia conversed, Marcus emerged from the bathroom, looking sharp and mature as he prepared for a business meeting.
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Matthew gazed at him with admiration.
Matthew longed for Marcus to lift him up, but Melissa gently intervened, saying, âYour dad has a meeting.
Can you hug him next time?â
Her voice softened, especially when she mentioned âdad,â melting Marcusâ heart.
Nonetheless, Marcus embraced his son.
Just as he was about to depart, the ward door swung open, admitting Julie and Shawn.
As soon as they entered, they noticed a group of people inside.
Shawn had always admired Marcus greatly.
Marcus wasnât just powerful; he was also incredibly handsome.
Shawn had looked up to Marcus and aspired to be like him.
However, Marcus had abandoned Melissa, the girl he had always seen as his own sister.
That made Shawn hated Marcus at the same time.
Shawn taunted when he spotted Marcus.
âOh, look who finally has time for his son! It took you days to realize he was sick.
Well, youâre so busy.
But even if you abandoned Melissa, you should care for your son.
Poor little Matthew.
If your dad doesnât care about you, your Uncle Shawn and Aunt Janet can take care of you in the future.
Melissa shouldnât have to balance work and family alone.
Stress and fatigue can age a woman quickly.
She might struggle to find a decent man in the future.
â
He continued, incensed, until Julie pinched his arm firmly.
âMy son lacks manners.
Please donât take his words to heart, Mr.
Fowler,â Julie interjected with a smile.
Marcus adjusted his cufflinks.
He glanced at Melissa, smiling.
âNo worries! I understand.
But if Melissa decides she wants to find a boyfriend and canât manage Matthew, Iâll take care of him.
â
With that, he nodded at them and departed gracefully.
After the door closed, Shawn waved his fist, exclaiming, âWhatâs he implying? Does he really believe no man desires Melissa? Men would fight for a woman like her.
â
âBe quiet.
Youâre always causing problems for Melissa,â Julie snapped.
Shawn smiled and interacted with Matthew.
âMatthew, donât you agree?
Your mommy is both beautiful and capable, isnât she?â
Matthew chuckled, eliciting a helpless sigh from Julie.