Chapter 2923

To her, Marcus was now like a distant moon, unattainable and not to be pondered upon.

She phoned the breakfast shop owner in Warsew.

The proprietress, sensing Melissa’s ordeal, offered no questions.

She simply welcomed Melissa back to work.

Melissa’s thanks came softly, tinged with relief.

After a pause, the proprietress advised, “Don’t overthink.

Your job awaits your return.

Melissa had planned to return to Warsew that afternoon, but her departure was unexpectedly delayed.

A knock at the door broke the silence.

Opening it, she encountered a stranger, a man who appeared respectable.

He greeted her with a warm smile.

Brown, aren’t

I’m Thomas Smith.

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mention of ‘Smith’ had Melissa

against it,

puzzled and alarmed – why would the

the younger brother

Outside, Thomas remained patient.

she was aware of her connection

half-hour wait,

her with

call me

have a chat,

themselves in a modest

Melissa’s expression was blank.

lost my parents as

Mr.

I’m not who

don’t seek me out

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