Chapter 2935 Marcus couldn't fathom the depths of the suffering she must have endured to accumulate such a sum.
Slowly, Marcus retrieved his phone from his pocket and opened the photo album.
Among the few pictures he had, one was of Melissa.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDespite their breakup and the resentment he once held, he couldn't bring himself to delete it.
Now, as he gazed at her image once more, his heart ached.
Eagles.
After a prolonged moment of silent contemplation, Marcus dialed a familiar number. It still didn’t get through. Although he had mentally prepared himself for it, the result still left him with a suffocating disappointment.
He gently tapped his phone screen and couldn't resist revisiting the photo album.
Suddenly, the door swung open, and Waylen entered.
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Observing Marcus’ pensive expression, he stood by the doorway for a moment before offering a faint smile. “What's on your mind? Your sister called you from the stairs for quite some time, but you didn't seem to hear her.” Marcus pocketed his phone, snapping back to the present.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMarcus calmly folded the letter and tucked it into his pocket, but Waylen's keen eyes didn’t miss his distraction. Waylen smiled and remarked, “What's got you so engrossed there? You seem lost in thought” “Nothing,” replied Marcus, his expression guarded.
He rose from his seat and headed toward the door. “Isn't dinner ready?” As Marcus approached, Waylen placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder and said, “Marcus, sometimes it's okay to express your vulnerability.
‘Your mother and | won't ridicule you. It's just a breakup, after all.” Marcus’ tone remained indifferent as he responded, “I'm not getting into a new relationship.” Waylen sensed that Marcus might still be putting up a facade.
If not a new relationship, then perhaps an old one? Wasn't that what was in his pocket? As they descended the stairs together, Waylen smiled and quipped, “In fact, with the influence of our family, it wouldn't be difficult to bring Melissa back and have her marry you." “Dad, if something isn't meant to be, trying to force it won't make much of a difference,” Marcus replied, his tone firm.
Knowing his son, Waylen didn't press the matter further. Instead, he exchanged a meaningful glance with Rena.
Marcus obviously had not moved on from Melissa, as she would remain an inseparable part of his life no matter what.
During dinner, they avoided mentioning Melissa, but an air of tension hung over the table.
Unable to contain herself, Elva finally spoke up first. “Marcus, while you were at Alexis’ place, someone from the Smith family paid a visit."