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

kised her deeply, and then whispered, “Be a good girl

high spirits, Marcus headed to the kitchen. Before long, he announced to Melissa

down together at the

But Marcus beat her to it. “This is our place and you're

me for permission,” he

a knack

on board;

smile, Marcus pulled out an envelope Melissa had brought. “Guess what? Albert came to me

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