Matthew cuddled Minnie, showering her with ki*ses.
Observing Marcusâ c@@ky demeanor and Melissaâs affectionate gaze at the breakfast table, Jessie couldnât help but quip, âLooks like your son takes after Melissa more.
â
After breakfast, Jessie dashed upstairs, desperate for some shut-eye.
She was running on fumes and needed to catch up on sleep.
As Melissa was about to fetch Matthew for breakfast, her phone buzzed.
It was Albert.
She eyed the phone for a moment.
Sipping his coffee, Marcus piped up, âWhy not pick up? Shouldnât you congratulate Mr.
Waston on tying the knot? Huh! Funny, heâs calling his subordinate right after getting hitched.
Maybe his wedded bliss isnât all itâs cracked up to be, huh?â
Feeling Marcusâ barb, she snapped back, âYouâre just talking nonsense.
â
She then answered the call.
âMr.
Waston.
â
On the line, Albert stayed silent for a beat.
Then, he inquired about Jessie.
âHowâs she holding
up? Her folks didnât give her a hard time, did they?â
After pondering, Melissa replied, âJessieâs staying with me at the moment.
You know her best, Mr.
Waston.
Sheâd been waiting for you til the night before her engagement, only to find out you tied the knot with another woman.
You said your split was amicable.
Now, she decided to let go and wonât trouble you anymore.
You shouldnât bother her either.
Sometimes, too much attention can hurt.
â
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Albert didnât argue or blame Melissa.
After a long pause, he sighed.
âYouâre right, Melissa.
â
And with that, the call ended.
Melissa instructed Matthew to set the puppy down and wash up for breakfast.
Sheâd instilled a healthy routine for him: early to rise, early to bed, and three square meals.
Matthew was a well-behaved kid.
Coincidentally, Melissa found herself seated beside Marcus.
After she took a sip of her milk, Marcus quipped, âYouâre quite the sage now, doling out life advice left and right.
But what about your own life?
Have you got any time to ponder that?â
âWhat are you talking about?â
Melissa played innocent but as she got herself a sandwich, she topped up his coffee.
Marcus observed her every move.
After a moment, he grinned and let the topic drop.
Melissa suggested, âYou head to the office first.
Iâll stick around until Julie arrives.
And Iâll keep an eye on Jessie too.
â