NovelBarMelissa chimed in to Julie, Its good that Shawns got drive.
Julie hesitated, biting back her words.
She didnt want to burden Melissa anymore. With Melissa doing well and about to tie the knot with Marcus, it didnt feel right for Shawn to be dependent. Julie contemplated sending her rebellious son back to their hometown to make his own living.
Right then, Marcus interjected casually, Melissas spot on.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAmbitions a good thing.
Marcus dabbed his lips with a napkin, grinning as he rose from his seat. Leaning in, he planted a kis on Melissas cheek. ll be waiting in the car. Are you ready to get married? Get married? Seriously? Melissa blinked, taken aback.
Seeing her reaction, Marcus grinned, asking, Whats up? Did you forget agreeing to marry me last night? Melissa glanced at the glittering ring on her finger, unsure.
Marcus, always knowing how to push her buttons, smirked. Are you regretting it already? Wary of his manipulative ways, Melissa hesitated before conceding, Fine, okay! With a scoff, Marcus teased, Youre saying that because youre under duress, | bet? Melissa, avoiding his gaze, continued with her breakfast, her cheeks flushing with
embarrassment.
Marcus studied her intently as he tried to read her thoughts.
Finally, he said casually, Get changed after breakfast.
With that, Marcus left the room, presumably heading to the car.
Finishing her milk, Melissa pondered Marcus question.
Despite their past animosity, time had seemed to soften their edges.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAnd it was all because they did care about each other after all.
Soon, Melissa was dressed and she descended the stairs.
Downstairs, Marcus leaned against the drivers seat with the passenger door open.
Hearing her approach, he looked up and froze.
Then he was stunned by the scene.
Melissa stood there in a crisp white blouse paired with a black tasseled skirt.
With her slim frame, Melissa could pass for someone in her twenties.
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