Chapter 3179

Matthew enthusiastically nodded.

“Dad’s the one who said it.

He thinks I should have what the other kids do.

And he says you have to dress nice like other moms do.

Melissa sighed, thinking Matthew was oblivious to being manipulated.

But she was willing to indulge her son.

She slipped into a spring lilac wool dress paired with white stilettos.

She looked stunning.

Taking Matthew downstairs, they found Marcus lounging on the sofa, puffing on a cigarette mid-phone call.

Melissa sensed something was up since Marcus’ brow furrowed slightly, adding a touch of rugged charm.

Spotting Melissa and Matthew, Marcus stubbed out his cigarette.

the phone, he hung

“Ready to roll?”

Melissa hesitated.

busy, I can take

Marcus eyed her.

you worried I’ll embarrass you or that you won’t be able

was at a loss for

gripped Melissa’s hand, disappointment

Melissa tousled his hair.

looked up

saying that in

what

“Oh?”

you won’t find another guy? Fine, for Matthew’s sake, I won’t

can you hold

Melissa wasn’t naive.

make a choice

brush off Marcus’ antics but, with Matthew watching her eagerly,

let out

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