NovelBarLounging back, Marcus smirked. “I'm his last shot. After Jessie refused his help, who else does Albert have?”
Setting down her fork, Melissa asked, “Are you going to do it?" Marcus shot back, “Why not? Albert's offering great terms. Plus, you're tight with Jessie, right? Aren't you happy I'm stepping in to help?” Melissa couldn't have been happier.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, she couldn't shake off the memory of past clashes with Marcus because of Waston Group, and now...
Albert was extending an olive branch to Marcus, which somehow left her in an awkward situation.
Her emotions were all over the place.
Marcus wasn't oblivious; he sensed something was bothering Melissa.
Taking her hand, he asked softly, “Are you upset with me?” Bears “Absolutely not!” Melissa spoke honestly. “I'm just taken aback and suddenly reminiscing about the past! Marcus, sometimes | feel like... there's a huge gap between us. No matter how hard | try, Ill never measure up toyou, I-* Seeing Melissa struggling with their relationship, Marcus gazed at her tenderly and said gently, “Then don't be too hard on yourself. As long as you marry into the Fowler family, we're on the same team.” Melissa didn’t immediately agree or refuse.
Not pushing her, Marcus simply caressed her face gently and asked eamestly, “How about we head to the bedroom and have another round? It's rare for us to have alone time. It's not easy to be intimate when the kids are around, you
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmknow.” Hearing this, Melissa rolled her eyes at Marcus.
She declined though, saying it was too late. With a smirk, Marcus remarked, “What kind of couple in a romantic relationship doesn't have s@x? Relax! Don't feel embarrassed, Melissa.” Melissa sensed Marcus was trying to manipulate her thoughts.
By the time they returned to the villa, it was nearing ten o'clock.
After bidding goodnight, Elsie retired to her room. But Matthew and Yvonne were too excited to sleep upon seeing Melissa and Marcus.
Marcus was worried Melissa might be exhausted.
With Matthew on one arm and Yvonne on the other, Marcus grinned at Melissa, saying, “I told you these two are clingy!” Clearly, he was flirting with her.
Melissa's cheeks turned rosy...
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