Chapter 2831

Melissa crouched in the dimly lit kitchen, tirelessly scrubbing the stack of greasy bowls and plates.

If she finished these, she’d earn $100, adding up to $3, 00 for a month’s work.

With her other two jobs, her monthly earnings could soar to nearly $20, 000.

She was determined to pay off her debts as quickly as possible.

She often thought about clearing her debt to Marcus, believing it would bring her some peace when facing him.

The thought of their relationship, however, was something she dared not entertain.

The events of that night in her rented apartment seemed like a distant dream to her.

A dream she felt she should forget.

And she almost did forget, like a child who relishes a sweet cake only to have the taste fade over time.

whenever it crossed her mind, a

broken

soaking in the dirty

gaze

in thought, yet she knew she couldn’t afford

one in the morning by the time

early start at the breakfast

she washed the dishes with intense focus, the pain in

restaurant, a man of elegance

in the faint

only looked up when the light wisps

Her eyes met his.

impeccably dressed as always, maintaining his poise

as if he

parted slightly, a hint of awkwardness on her

at the cafe, unsure of what

lips, said slowly, “Do you love him

a man whose pride wouldn’t let him easily

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