As she pondered, her phone lying on the bed started ringing.

Melissa wrapped herself in her scarf and returned to the bedroom to answer her phone, expecting a call from Julie. However, it was Marcus on the line.

As the new year approached, Marcus's voice was devoid of warmth, saying, “Matthew can't sleep without his pillow. I'm waiting downstairs.

Please bring it”

Caught off guard, Melissa hesitated.

She stepped onto the terrace and immediately noticed Marcus’ car at the entrance. He was casually leaning against it, phone in hand, visibly under the weather even from afar.

nearby was

brief moment, Melissa was at a loss for words. Finally, she managed to say, “Marcus,

her off, his tone icy,

input. What do we have between us aside from Matthew? The times we had

quietly, “I'l bring it down now” The phone call ended. She grabbed Matthew's favorite pillow, switched her footwear, and stepped

night wind was

leaned against his black Land Rover, puffing away

merged

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