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.

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

her breath in surprise, Sylvia’s

with a toy on his lap, looked up as Sylvia

light and curious, broke the comfortable

“Where’s his mother?”

replied

about

work,” he

utterly charmed

of captivation, Sylvia remembered her mission, proceeding to

also took a moment to

Matthew, squatting down to

new faces,

hushed tone, Sylvia observed, “He

soft smile

of Julie’s phone interrupted the moment, likely a

Marcus gently ran his fingers

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