Having spent two days in the hospital since Matthew fell ll, Melissa was exhausted and really wasn't up for an argument. Finally, she replied with a hint of resignation, “Fine. If you insist on staying, then I'll come back ‘tomorrow morning to take over.” It seemed like the only reasonable option to Melissa at that moment.

Marcus continued to gaze at her intensely, yet remained silent.

Melissa looked down, ready to gather her belongings, when suddenly Marcus caught her wrist... In an instant, she was in Marcus’ embrace.

Through his coat, she could distinctly feel the rhythm of Marcus’ heartbeat.

Melissa was taken by surprise, completely thrown off balance.

like this. After a brief moment of shock, she tried to pull away, but Marcus gripped her hand

his breath warm against her ear, causing her to feel

Yet, Marcus didn't release her. He drew her even closer... Despite their son sleeping on the bed nearby, Marcus seemed utterly indifferent.

light made Melissa's cheeks turn a deep shade

“What are you trying to do, Marcus?” Being under

words sounded more like a plea than

her waist, tenderly caressed her face with his other

to argue with Marcus but felt too self-conscious to do

to resist, but

face him as he continued

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