I getit, Dad.
With that, Marcus watched as Waylen left.
Marcus spun around, placing the mushrooms on a plate. It looked mouthwatering, just as Melissa had requested.
He had a hunch this baby she was carrying was going to be a girl.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore lunch, Janet arrived to visit her daughter Yvonne. Seeing Waylen and Rena there, she felt a bit awkward, thinking it might not be appropriate to dine together with them.
Waylen insisted, Whats wrong with joining us? Have a seat.
Before Janet sat down, Shawn pulled out the chair for her fawningly and acted like a gentleman. Janet usually ignored Shawn but, now.
that Melissas parents-in-law were here. Janet didnt want to embarrass Melissa, so she didnt say anything.
Quickly, Shawn complimented her. You look stunning in that dress today.
Janet pursed her lips and said nothing.
Waylen, knowing his son had caused the rift between Shawn and Janet, felt ashamed. He turned to Rena, and jokingly said, Youngsters these days are unlike us. Hey, when was the last time you praised me? Rena served Waylen some food.
Nobody dared to mock them and only Matthew piped up. Grandpas scared of Grandma. He listens to her most.
Worried Matthew might bring up embarrassing topics again, Melissa swiftly changed the
Afterwards, Waylen and Rena had a chat planned with their son.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSince Janet had to clock in for work later, she exchanged a few words with Yvonne and took off. Shawn rushed to catch up, eager to give her alift to her workplace.
But Janet wasnt ready to forgive him yet, refusing his offer to drive her.
Left with no choice, Shawn trailed Janet to the villas gate. He watched her board a bus at the stop, feeling all flustered on the way back.
Once Janet was out of sight, Shawn decided hed leave after checking on his daughter, not wanting to take any cues from his mom.
As Shawn stepped through the intricately carved black gate, he came across Melissa.
Shawn was taken aback. What are you doing here, Melissa? Its scorching out. What if you get sunburnt? Marcus must be worried sick.
Melissa grinned. Oh, its no biggie.
They strolled and talked.
Then Melissa asked, How come you and Marcus are suddenly tight? He handed you twenty million bucks without blinking. He doesnt dole out favors like that.