But after a while, she melted into it and hugged him tight.
His touch thrilled her.
After their smooch, she nestled into his embrace.
Marcus lowered his voice and murmured, âThis mealâs to cheer you up.
Have you been shedding tears?â
No.
â
âYouâve been crying and still running Albertâs errandsâ¦â
Marcus felt for her.
Melissa couldnât bear to hear those teasing words he had for her.
She found an excuse to slip away.
Marcus just let her go, watching her back for a long while.
Marcus was onto Weldonâs scheme.
He also knew the Smith family was gunning for Melissa to take the reins, but she refused.
It was late.
Both Matthew and Yvonne were deep asleep.
As Melissa finished her shower and prepared for
bed, she found Marcus lounging on her bed, tousling Matthewâs hair every now and then.
When Marcus spotted Melissa, his gaze was intense.
Lately, Marcus had been staying over occasionally, mainly to keep Matthew company.
Melissa didnât think Marcus would try anything if they all slept together with their son in the same bed, so she didnât dwell on it.
She quietly snuggled up behind Marcus, wrapping her arms around his waist and murmured, âAre you staying here tonight?â
Marcus took her hand and guided it downwardâ¦
Melissaâs cheeks flushed red like a ripe apple.
She squirmed gently.
âWeâll wake up Matthew.
â
Marcus pivoted, now face to face with Melissa.
His nose almost touching hers, their breaths mingled.
His masculine scent enveloped her, sending shivers down her spine.
Locking eyes with her, Marcus murmured, âI want this.
Melissa, donât you want it too?â
Melissa was torn.
In hushed tones, Marcus confessed, âSeeing you like this makes me want to share a bed every night.
â