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.

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

against her ear, causing

thinking anything! Let go of me, right now.” Yet, Marcus didn't release her. He drew her even closer... Despite their son sleeping on the bed nearby, Marcus

Melissa's cheeks turn a deep shade

trying to do, Marcus?” Being under Marcus’ control made Melissa

words sounded more like a plea than

her waist, tenderly caressed

self-conscious to do so. After a tense moment, Marcus

tried to resist, but Marcus was much

chin, making her face him as

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