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.

took a moment before replying, “Matthew's asking to speak with you...

was tentative, filled with

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

ways, but that doesn't mean we have to be enemies, alright?” She

paused, taking in her

agree to that?” Melissa felt her

saying, “I'm going to hand

from Melissa, he glanced at his hand connected to the IV drip. With a voice full of sorrow, he asked, “Daddy, where are you? Why haven't you visited me? I'm sick, and it

upset” Marcus’ brow furrowed, and he felt a pang in his heart

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