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.

Melissa, directed a stern gaze at Marcus and urged, “Speak up” Marcus gradually straightened his

tears glistening in her eyes. The prospect of being the subject of others’

“I'l walk them to the car” Waylen was so furious that he nearly passed

hugged Matthew tightly, worried about how he might

was also concerned she and Marcus

stepped out without

Ignoring her, Marcus retrieved a cigarette,

pushed Elva aside and walked to Melissa's car at a calm pace. He opened

lifted her head, she

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