Chapter 2993

Yet, she couldn’t take Marcus’ money to help her own son, and sadly she couldn’t reveal that part to Melissa.

Claiming fatigue, Julie excused herself to sleep, leaving Melissa to secure the money and drop the subject.

As Melissa prepared for bed, Matthew, her little boy, approached with a pillow in hand.

Despite being almost three, he was smaller than other children his age.

He snuggled into Melissa’s embrace, his presence a reminder of her hesitation to risk exposing him to her cold.

She considered moving him to Julie’s room, but his pleading eyes melted her resolve.

“Matthew wants to stay with Mommy tonight,” the boy pleaded.

Overwhelmed by tenderness, Melissa relented, and as they lay in the darkened room, she felt an enveloping warmth.

She introduced the topic of Heron to Matthew, describing it as a bustling city, wondering if he’d be open to relocating.

“Mommy, what does ‘bustling’ mean?” Matthew’s curiosity was evident in his gentle voice.

“It means it’s a vibrant place, filled with people, cars, and towering buildings,” Melissa explained, painting a picture of urban life.

Matthew blinked with confusion.

has lots of cars and people too, and I really like

winter and there’s my new toy! Mommy,

found herself speechless

neither Julie nor Matthew wished

next few days, seemed to have moved on, providing Melissa with a sense of

the half million into a bank account in Julie’s name and instead used

day they went to collect it, Matthew’s excitement was palpable,

couldn’t resist praising, “Such a beautiful

young woman Like

the new purchase, Melissa treated them to dinner at an upscale restaurant,

“Mr.

initial shares in the company for

move to a

been broader at

Melissa leave for work right after dropping them at the French restaurant, earning a light

Saturday? Plus, Matthew and I seldom

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