Melissa couldnât tolerate it any Longer.
Blushing, she exclaimed, âDonât listen to his nonsense.
He was so stingy back then.
He wouldnât let me off the hook, even though he knew I didnât have much in my wallet.
â
Marcus chuckled, countering, âSo, if it were someone else, would you open your wallet so willingly?â
Of course she wouldnât.
Melissa understood Marcusâ intention in bringing it up, but she couldnât argue against it.
Flipping through a magazine, Marcus remarked casually, âIt looked like youâve always had a thing for me, and you were just intentionally trying to seduce me.
â
Elva was stunned by his words and silently made her way to the door without uttering a word.
Seeing her off, Marcus returned to the living room.
Pouting, Melissa lamented, âIâve put on some weight lately.
â
Marcus embraced her and nodded.
âTrue! But I
find it attractive.
â
Sensing Marcusâ flirtatiousness, Melissa wrapped her arms around his neck and expressed her concern.
âIâm worried I wonât fit into the wedding dress.
What if my waist is too thick? What do you think?â
Marcus ki*sed her softly and reassured her, âDonât worry.
The dress wonât be too snug.
You trust my motherâs judgment, donât you?â
Melissa ki*sed him in response, and she felt a sense of relief wash over her.
The following day, Marcus headed to the company while Melissa remained at home.
Marcus planned to pick her up later, and together they would visit the bridal shop to check if the wedding dress fit properly.
With early autumn bringing cooler weather, Melissa found her usual spot on the sofa and indulged in some reading time.
By two oâclock in the afternoon, there was still no sign of Marcus.
Melissa grew concerned as Marcus had promised to return by one oâclock.
After a while, it wasnât Marcus who picked up the phone, but Sylvia.
She sounded notably anxious as she spoke.
In an effort not to alarm Melissa, Sylvia composed herself and spoke in a calm manner.
âMr.
Fowler attended a business lunch earlier.
On his way back, the car swerved to avoid some pedestrians and hit a lamp pole.
Itâs nothing too serious, but the doctor mentioned thereâs a blood clot near his eye nerves.
Therefore, Mr.
Fowler needs to remain in the hospital for further observation.
â
Melissaâs heart skipped a beat in alarm.
Hastily, she inquired, âWhich hospital is he in?â
Sylvia promptly provided the address and added, âMr.
Fowlerâs parents are present as well.
We donât want to frighten you, but Mr.
Fowler wants to see you.
â
Melissa felt a wave of anxiety wash over her, but she struggled to keep her emotions in check and avoid breaking down in tears.
She was carrying Marcusâ long-awaited child, and she couldnât bear to let anything jeopardize the babyâs well-being.
Melissa didnât drive herself; she called for a driver instead.