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.

it crossed her mind, a tinge of sadness

was broken by

in the dirty

hand, her gaze

she knew she

be past one in the

had an early start at the breakfast shop

she washed the dishes with intense focus, the pain in her

restaurant, a

in

when the light

Her eyes met his.

was impeccably dressed as always, maintaining his poise even

impersonal, as if he were

hint of awkwardness

she had been at the cafe, unsure of what to do

you love him so much that you’d go

wouldn’t let him

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