After a prolonged pause, she resumed, âI had assumed Jessie had moved on, but her reaction tonight suggests otherwise.
Itâs unjust to Jessie that he has been married, yet how many three-year periods does one have in a lifetime?â
Marcus embraced Melissa, caressing her warm cheek tenderly as he spoke softly.
âHow many things are fair in relationships, my dear?
Relationships are simply about whether you like and love someone.
â
If fairness were the measure, Albert and Daisy would have grown old together.
Melissa nestled against Marcusâ chest, wrapping her slender arms around his waist.
Marcus ki*sed her, murmuring, âIâll bring Kiana along.
Letâs head to Heron tomorrow morning.
â
The next morning, Matthew woke up to find his sister and parents missing.
Elsie informed him that they had gone to Heron.
Disheartened, Matthew stroked Minnie and murmured, âMinnie, itâs just you and me now.
â
It was unusual for Minnie to bark.
Marcus and Melissa returned later that day.
While in Heron, they encountered some unexpected events surrounding Daisyâs funeral.
However, with Albertâs help, they managed to navigate through them successfully.
At the funeral, Paulina learned that the Waston Groupâs Heron head office had been marginalized by Albert, with most operations shifted to the Duefron headquarters.
What surprised her was that Melissa was the one secretly orchestrating things for Albert.
Overwhelmed, Paulina fainted and was rushed to the hospital.
With a charming smile, Marcus turned to Melissa and remarked, âMrs.
Fowler, as your husband, I seem to have underestimated you.
â
Melissa responded in a reserved tone, âIâm managing both work and family responsibilities.
Is that wrong?â
Marcus lowered his voice and replied, âNot only is it not wrong, youâre excelling at it.
Melissa, I should reward you.
â
Melissa felt a tingling sensation on her scalp.
Marcusâ ârewardâ felt more Like a punishment to Melissa, but she knew she had to accept it, regardless of her feelings.
Just then, Albert arrived with Jeslyn in his arms.
Marcus approached them, taking Jeslynâs hand with a smile.
âMr.
Waston, are you planning on relocating to Duefron? Congratulations!
I have some news for you.
Jessie has returned.
Perhaps itâs time for you guys to take Elsie back.
After all, sheâs your housekeeper, not mine.
â
Albert was taken aback when he heard the name.
After a while, he managed a smile and said, âSheâs back! Thatâs good.
â