NovelEnglishMarcus, sensing her surprise, held her slender waist. “I prefer you to wear your own clothes. Go shower and change.”
Melissa was exhausted after two days of hustle.
She craved a bath and a good rubdown. It took her a good two hours.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen she emerged, Marcus was still in her room.
He was lounging against the headboard in a white robe, his long legs casually crossed.
Bears The robe suited Marcus perfectly.
Melissa wrapped her robe tighter. “Why aren't you asleep yet?” Marcus flipped through a magazine, nonchalantly. “rm here trying to charm you. How can | sleep when you're not looking at me?”
He said his piece, then headed straight to the adjacent bedroom.
Melissa stared at the closed door.
She was baffled. What did he mean by trying to charm her? When had he become so audacious? Bright and early, Matthew awoke, searching high and low for Minnie.
But Minnie was nowhere to be found.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMelissa, Marcus, and all the staff scoured the place, but Minnie remained elusive.
Just as Matthew started bawling, Jessie sauntered downstairs like royalty, hair wrapped in a towel and with cucumber slices on her face.
In her arms was Minnie.
“Minnie!” Matthew's sobs intensified.
Jessie struck a pose on the staircase. “Matthew, don't you recognize me anymore?” Matthew hesitated, for the voice indeed sounded familiar.
Finally, he whispered, “Aren't you the lady who used to sell veggies at the market?” Jessie was incensed.
She ripped off the cucumber slices. “Does the veggie lady look as good as me? Does she have a figure Like mine?” “I think my mom and aunt are prettier.” Matthew replied honestly.
Rolling her eyes, Jessie handed over the dog. “This one insisted on sneaking into my bed this morning. | just went with it”
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