A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love by Arny Gallucio

Chapter 2921

The air hung heavy, a palpable tension between them.

Melissa’s earlier passion, once aflame in Marcus’ indifferent embrace, now felt like a distant memory.

The heat of their intimacy had faded, leaving a cold, awkward silence.

Embarrassment washed over Melissa.

Her lips quivered as she struggled with the desire to reveal her true identity to Marcus, yet each time the words neared escape, they retreated unspoken.

Marcus’ harsh declaration that their fleeting encounter was worth two million dollars severed any lingering ties.

In that moment, their relationship crumbled to dust.

Regret gnawed at Melissa.

Perhaps her journey to Duefron was a mistake.

Maybe it was better to let Marcus harbor his disdain, believing her to be superficial.

reasoned, would eventually fade, leaving her as the sole custodian

her ring, placing it on the bedside

never truly belonged

from the bed, she dressed unhurriedly, indifferent to

uncomfortably to her body,

all she yearned for now, as fervently

as she fastened the last

her, his gaze

bid him farewell, a finality in her

believed, was

“I’m leaving.

be troubled by me

”

still, the dim light casting shadows across his once tender, now

eyes, once warm, now held

guest room door,

“yadt.

”

Her body tensed.