Chapter 2759

er slim, supple form felt unexpectedly right in his grasp.

Marcus stood at a towering height of at least six feet, whereas Melissa was petite, measuring just 5.

2 feet in stature.

After spending an extensive amount of time together, this moment marked the closest physical contact they had ever shared.

She detected a subtle, pleasant fragrance from his body and couldn’t help but wonder which brand of men’s cologne he used.

In contrast, she herself smelt like a gentle milk-based face cream.

After a lingering moment, Melissa straightened hastily, an attempt to regain composure.

Yet, Marcus didn’t release her.

He was still holding her waist, and his voice was deep and hoarse.

“How come you still smell like milk? Tell me, when did you wean?”

She looked up, meeting his eyes.

Marcus’ eyes darkened for a brief moment.

in a nonchalant tone, he said,

Melissa said nothing.

aimlessly leafing through

nonchalant tone, he remarked, “After work, swing by the

mood for mutton stew with carrots

Melissa nodded.

“Okay.

was

the document he was holding, suggested, “If

closing the door behind her, Melissa pulled out a small velvet box from her pocket, gazing at it silently,

it was perhaps the most precious possession she’d

d in her life.

moments of deliberately making things difficult for Melissa, yet he was

better than to get too close to a man of his stature; he was leagues

in her mind that maybe, just maybe, when he

by then, she could still keep her

door of the secretarial department, Melissa overheard her colleagues’ sharp, disdainful

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