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.

a stern gaze at Marcus and urged, “Speak up” Marcus

in such proximity to Marcus that he could discern the tears glistening in her eyes. The prospect of being the

nonchalant tone, Marcus remarked, “I'l walk them to the car” Waylen was so furious that he

worried about

everyone politely. Rena didn't want Melissa to £0, and she was also concerned she and Marcus might argue

stepped out without donning his

accompanied him, she admonished him in a hushed tone, “Marcus, you're being unreasonable.” Ignoring

pushed 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 with

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