Melissa bowed her head, focusing on the dishes. After a pause, she spoke up. “I'm planning to buy a larger house within six months. As for the villa, if you want to give it to Matthew, I won't oppose.

Let's wait until hes older, though.”

Leaning on the fridge, Marcus questioned, “Are my possessions a burden to you? Yet you readily accept whatever Albert offers.” Melissa replied quietly, “I work for him. It's only fair for him to compensate me.” Marcus extinguished his cigarette, leaning closer.

Ina hushed tone, he proposed, “Then work for me. I can pay you tenfold or a hundredfold” Melissa offered a faint smile, opting not to argue.

To her surprise, he didn't push the matter further or engage in an argument. He respected her wishes.

preparing to depart. Matthew leaned his head on Marcus’ shoulder

missing me.” Marcus said, giving the little boy a gentle

from his pocket, specially customized for Matthew. There were only two numbers programmed into it: his own and Melissa's. S~ᴇaʀᴄh

teach Matthew how to make a

the phone quickly, Matthew beamed.

big

Marcus

at

in the next morning, Julie returned to care for the

the night?”

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