Marcus’ glance towards Melissa carried an unspoken commentary on the day's events before he inquired about Jessie's whereabouts.

Their conversation was interrupted as Shawn and Janet arrived, Jessie in tow, looking notably downcast.

Shawn Launched into an explanation. “I came by earlier and saw Jessie and the puppy in a scuffle. Jessie got bitten, so we rushed her to the hospital” Shawn's recounting carried a mix of excitement and disbelief.

“The doctor ordered seven shots right away! She's still pale.

comes from a wealthy

nursing a sore arm from her vaccinations,

Melissa's effort to maintain normalcy, Jessie picked up on subtle changes in Marcus. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

shirt collar lay undone, and there was an unmistakable glow about him, a clear indication

soured further upon her

yourselves, huh! Marcus, you've always played the role of the gentleman, but pouncing on Melissa the first chance you get-I never saw that

dropped to a whisper. “No, I don't want to go back. I'd rather stay here” With Minnie securely in his

let his emotions show, yet his actions spoke volumes of

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