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.

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

voice was tentative,

trying to say,

normal people? Marcus... We may have gone our separate ways, but that doesn't mean we have to be enemies, alright?” She was worried Matthew might overhear and therefore

taking

tone, he asked, “And why would I agree to that?” Melissa felt her patience wearing thin

before saying, “I'm going to hand the phone to Matthew.” This time, Marcus

voice full of sorrow, he asked, “Daddy, where are you? Why haven't you visited me? I'm sick,

you don't show up at the hospital, I will be really upset” Marcus’ brow furrowed, and he felt a pang in

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