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.

sensed something was up since Marcus’ brow furrowed

stubbed out his cigarette. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website 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

gripped Melissa's hand, disappointment

Melissa tousled his hair.

and met Marcus’ gaze. “Stop saying that in front of Matthew. It's

I

was pushing her to make a choice

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