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

her breath in surprise, Sylvia’s eyes

busily engaging with a toy on

and curious, broke the

“Where’s his mother?”

Marcus replied

the conversation about his mother, flashed Sylvia a charming

work,” he announced

herself utterly charmed by

to handle

a moment to caution the

completing her task, she approached Matthew, squatting down to his level

unfazed by new faces,

hushed tone, Sylvia observed, “He bears

soft smile graced

phone interrupted the moment, likely a call

Marcus gently ran

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