Chapter 3301 Thomas seemed eager to say more, but Marcus interjected with a gentle suggestion to the woman, "Why not wait forin the car?" Melissa lingered momentarily, but then complied.
After her departure, Marcus shared a few words with Thomas.
When he rejoined Melissa in the car minutes later, she caught Thomas's retreat to his black limousine from the corner of her eye.
Turning to Marcus, curiosity piqued, she inquired, "What words were exchanged between you two?" Starting the car with a subtle grin, Marcus replied, "Nothing important!" Despite his casual dismissal, Melissa remained skeptical.
Under the cloak of night, Thomas approached the Smith family's hall of mourning.
His black limousine cto a halt, its door opening to let him emerge.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe advanced toward the hall, his footsteps deliberate.
Surrounding him, white candles burned in silent tribute to the lost.
Without hesitation, Thomas made his way to the forefront and knelt, lighting incense in a solemn gesture.
He whispered into the stillness, "Melissa carries new life, Weldon.
She'll soon bring another child into the Fowler fold.
Be it a boy or girl, they're destined for joy, cradled in Marcus' love.
I'm contemplating perhaps we ought not to burden her with the Smith legacy.
Claims of her ambition have been made, yet Marcus contends that her aspirations lie in the joys of hlife- cooking, caring for pets, nurturing her children- Marcus, it seems, understands Melissa's heart with clarity.
Should guilt weigh upon us, we must allow her the freedom to choose her own path.
" He then paid his respects to Weldon's image with three solemn bows.
With Vanessa's spirits waning, Thomas accepted his inevitable role at the helm of the Smiths, ready to embrace duties long evaded.
The candles cast a flickering glow as dawn's light began to promise a new day.
Marcus and Melissa arrived at the villa as midnight was nigh.
Once the car was parked, Marcus eagerly phoned his parents to share the update.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWaylen's enthusiasm bubbled over.
He was set on dashing to Marcus' hfor a celebration.
Rena interjected with a pointed remark, though.
"Melissa's his wife.
What's the celebration for you?" Waylen snapped back, attributing her comment to envy.
"If it weren't for me, how would Marcus have cinto this world, let alone Melissa carrying his child?"
Rena merely gave an eye roll in response and ascended the staircase eT with poise.
Waylen, perplexed, hurried after her to probe, "What was that look for? I need the truth, Rena. Her response was nonchalant.
"If you've figured it out, why press for an answer?"