Marcus couldn't resist touching her gently.

Just then, Melissa blinked awake. “What time is it?” she asked.

Grinning, Marcus replied, “Almost eight” Melissa shot up, thinking of the kids and Elsie. “Why didn't you wake me?” she demanded, reaching for her clothes.

But Marcus halted her. “Chill! Ill whip up something for us.” Melissa opened her mouth but Marcus beat her to it. “Got something to say about Jessie, right? We'll talk Later over our meal.” Melissa stared, baffled.

empty tank.” Fed up, Melissa hurled a pillow at him. Seizing the chance, Marcus

then whispered, “Be a good

to the kitchen. Before

sat down together at the

to bring up the Elsie situation. But Marcus beat

need to ask me for permission,”

always had a knack for teasing

get me on board;

out an envelope Melissa had brought. “Guess what? Albert came to me the other day!” Men and

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