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.

boy bearing a striking resemblance to

her breath in

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

curious, broke the comfortable

“Where’s his mother?”

late,” Marcus replied with an

about his mother, flashed

at work,”

herself utterly charmed

moment of captivation, Sylvia remembered her mission, proceeding to handle the transaction with a mix

also took a moment to caution the shop

task, she approached Matthew, squatting down to his level

by new faces, greeted her

a hushed tone, Sylvia observed, “He bears a

smile graced

phone interrupted the moment, likely a call

gently ran

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