A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love by Arny Gallucio

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.

mind, a

focus was broken by

finger had been soaking in the dirty dishwater, now swollen

gaze

she knew she couldn’t afford to daydream

realized it would be past one in the morning by the time

start at the breakfast

she washed the dishes with intense focus, the pain

lit, cramped restaurant, a

stretched in the

looked up when the

Her eyes met his.

as always, maintaining his poise even in

cold, impersonal, as if he were looking

slightly, a hint of

than she had been at the cafe, unsure of what

love him so

a man whose pride wouldn’t let him easily discuss Ryan’s