Chapter 3046

Marcus stirred, realizing Melissa was not in bed beside him.

Instead, he found Matthew nestled in his arms.

Matthew’s body emanated warmth, nestled close to Marcus’ heart, with one of his tiny hands resting gently on Marcus’ shoulder.

Soundly asleep, Matthew seemed peaceful in his slumber.

Marcus gazed at Matthew longingly, a mix of emotions stirring within him.

Rising and preparing for the day, Marcus ventured out, only to be met with an unexpected presence in the living room.

At the table, Shawn, Julie’s son, engaged in an animated conversation with Melissa about his business.

His excitement faltered upon witnessing Marcus’ emergence from Melissa’s room, leaving him momentarily speechless.

A few moments passed before Shawn regained his composure, promptly rising to his feet.

“Hi, there.

be

I’m Shawn.

like brother and sister,”

serving breakfast, overheard the

warning glance, before addressing Marcus with a

tends to speak

Please, pay no mind.

Marcus harbored reservations.

growing too familiar with Melissa,

at

maintained a composed

“No worries, Julie.

in a

he had

animatedly while attending to

Melissa found Shawn’s obsequious behavior hard to

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