Chapter 2999

The store manager, sensing the shift in atmosphere, intervened with a stern glance that quelled further gossip.

He was adept at handling such situations, quickly providing refreshments like orange juice, coffee, and a fruit plate for their VIP guests.

The store was even temporarily closed to the public to ensure their privacy.

Marcus, no stranger to such deference, remained nonchalant.

Julie, however, found herself caught between amusement and concern, worried about Melissa’s

reaction to their extravagant shopping spree.

Over coffee, Marcus mentioned casually, “She ought to be informed sooner or later.

His approach wasn’t about keeping secrets from Melissa, rather, he aimed to establish a bond with Matthew on their terms.

Fifteen minutes later, Sylvia made her way into the store, her arrival marked by a slight complaint about Marcus’s choice of location.

instantly upon spotting Matthew, a boy bearing a striking resemblance to Marcus, at

her breath in surprise,

engaging with a toy on his lap, looked up as Sylvia

light and curious, broke the

“Where’s his mother?”

Marcus replied with an even

picking up on the conversation about his mother, flashed Sylvia

work,” he

herself utterly charmed by

to handle the transaction with a mix of efficiency and

to

squatting

by new faces, greeted her

Sylvia observed, “He bears a

soft smile graced Marcus’

the moment,

touch of disappointment, Marcus gently ran his fingers through

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