Marcus, along with most of the people in the hall, could hear Luna's words. However, Waylen was the first to express his irritation.

“What's all this chatter about? It's not your concern, as an outsider, to meddle in our affairs.” Just as Luna was about to respond, Violette interjected, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “Mom, please, stop.”

Luna then fell silent, yielding to Violette's plea.

Humiliated, Melissa decided she couldn't linger any longer. Without partaking in the tea, she rose and donned her coat. Approaching Marcus, she murmured, “I'l take Matthew home.” The atmosphere grew tense, with a subtle sense of unease Lingering in the air. Even though Matthew was young, he could tell something wasn't right.

He looked sad.

feeling sympathy for Matthew and Melissa, directed a stern gaze

could discern the tears glistening

the car”

tightly, worried about how he

£0, and she was also concerned she and Marcus might argue again, so

without donning

you're being unreasonable.” Ignoring her, Marcus retrieved a cigarette, lighting it before addressing Elva, “Stay here” Elva

aside and walked to Melissa's car at a calm pace. He opened the back door, allowing Melissa to put Matthew inside and secure

she lifted her head, she locked eyes

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