Matthew enthusiastically nodded. “Dad's the one who said it. He thinks I should have what the other kids do. And he says you have to dress nice like other moms do.”

Melissa sighed, thinking Matthew was oblivious to being manipulated.

But she was willing to indulge her son. She slipped into a spring lilac wool dress paired with white stilettos. She looked stunning.

Taking Matthew downstairs, they found Marcus lounging on the sofa, puffing on a cigarette mid-phone call.

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few words on the phone, he hung up and stood. “Ready to roll?” Melissa hesitated. “If you're busy, I can take Matthew myself” Marcus eyed her. “What, don't you want to be seen with me? Are you worried I'll embarrass you or that you won't be able

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Melissa tousled his hair.

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“So you're saying you won't find another guy? Fine, for Matthew's sake, I won't get involved with anyone new either. But can you hold out?” Melissa wasn't

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