But his illness made him restless and hard to soothe. He squirmed in Melissa's hold and even called out for Marcus in his sleep.

By the time it neared ten at night, Melissa, feeling at her wits’ end, pulled out her phone. “How about we call Daddy so you can talk to him?” she suggested, hoping to lift his spirits.

At the mention of his dad, Matthew perked up, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Melissa hesitated for a moment before dialing Marcus’ number.

Marcus’ slightly raspy voice came through. “Hey, what's going on?” Melissa took a moment before replying, “Matthew's asking to speak with you... Do

was tentative,

sneer. “What are you trying to say, Miss Brown? You think I'm caught up in something, huh?”

replied softly, “Can't we just talk like normal people? Marcus... We may have gone our separate ways, but that doesn't mean we have to be

paused, taking

why would I agree to that?” Melissa felt her patience wearing thin but managed

deep breath, she gathered herself before saying, “I'm going to

phone from Melissa, he glanced at his hand connected to the IV drip. With a voice full

you don't show up at the hospital, I will be really upset” Marcus’ brow

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