After that, she strolled into the Living room.
Matthew gleefully rode a rocking horse crafted by Marcus, while Minnie chased after him gleefully.
Marcus, meanwhile, sat at the table, engrossed in a newspaper.
Seemingly, they were in for a late dinner.
Feeling awkward, Melissa sidled over and took a seat beside him.
Suddenly, Marcus muttered, âPoison, electrocution, maiming⦠Thugs these days are really ruthless!â
Melissa, taken aback, bit her lips.
Setting the paper aside, Marcus casually inquired, âYou seem lost in thought.
Whatâs on your mind, Melissa?â
Melissa was fully aware that Marcus expected her to plead with him.
She didnât intend to keep anything from him.
So she sat down in her chair and spoke softly.
âShawnâs in a fix!â
Then, she spilled all the details to him.
Marcus glanced at the staircase.
After confirming Yvonne had retreated to her room, he shifted his gaze, poured a glass of red wine, and remarked to Melissa, âIsnât Mr.
Waston in Duefron? Why not reach out to him for a hand? They say heâs got connections!â
Taking a sip, he added with a laugh, âBut Shawnâs got guts, huh?
Messing around with his bossâ girl! Whatâs he thinking? Is he fed up with Janet, huh?â
The more Marcus rambled, the sillier he sounded.
Melissa frowned, worried Yvonne might overhear them.
As if he could sense her concern, Marcus assured, âThe walls here are thick.
Yvonne wonât catch a thing.
â
Before Melissa could respond, he gestured towards the dishes, saying, âLetâs dig in before they get cold!â
Knowing Marcusâ temper, even though she had no appetite, Melissa forced down a few bites.
When she finally set her fork down, Marcus asked, âHave you had enough to eat?â
Beneath the table, Melissa grasped his hand and murmured, âIâm not hungry.
â
This wasnât her usual tone with him.
Marcus couldnât tear his eyes away from her, enchanted by her Lovely face.
At the same time, Melissa stared right back at him, unwavering.
With one hand holding her delicate fingers, Marcus swirled his wine glass gently and suggested, âLetâs chat in my room later.
â