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.

Sorry, can't perform miracles on an empty tank.” Fed up, Melissa hurled a pillow at him. Seizing the chance, Marcus pulled her

kised her deeply, and then whispered, “Be a good girl for me, alright?” Melissa didn't

kitchen. Before

sat down together at the table

the Elsie situation. But Marcus beat

ask me

a knack for

to get me on board; not that I mind your approach though” “Cut it out, Marcus!” Melissa blurted out,

a gentle smile, Marcus pulled out an envelope Melissa had brought. “Guess what? Albert

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