NovelEnglishChapter 3303 Once the children were nestled in their beds, Marcus checked in on Melissa.
Fresh from the shower, Melissa donned comfortable pajamas and was absorbed in a pregnancy guide.
Marcus, seating himself beside her, eyed the manual curiously.
"When did this cinto our home? I never noticed it before.
Melissa's voice was soft as she answered, "It's been withfor quite stime.
Marcus playfully feigned shock, teasing, “Have you been scheming our future for that long, Mrs. Fowler?" Melissa couldn't help but roll her eyes at his remark.
's BunnyBookery She countered, "You're the one who leaps at every chance, and now you dare to play the accuser?" Marcus cast the book aside and leaned in, pressing his brow to hers, whispering, “Indeed, you've gotthere, Mrs.
Fowler.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, it's your guileless gaze that undoes my restraint each time.
Challenging for any man, wouldn't you agree?" Melissa responded by tenderly caressing his cheek.
Her voice was light with jest.
"Well, to beca worthy partner of Mr.
Fowler, I must devote myself to work.
I should claim my role in Heron swiftly, lest the dowry slips through our fingers.
" Marcus met her tease with an unexpected earnestness.
He drew her close, sealing his pledge with a ki*s.
"Worry not.
Embrace your ambitions, honey.
Post-delivery, I'll hold down the fort and rear our little ones.
Should you wish, you can be the one to sustain us while chasing your dreams.
Melissa, taken aback by his words, questioned with a mix of surprise and skepticism, "Really? I can hardly believe it!" Marcus responded with a light-hearted laugh, "What do you propose I do instead? Should I escort you to Heron myself?" After holding his gaze for a moment, Melissa playfully nipped his chin, emphasizing each word.
"Mr.
Fowler, your craftiness seems to know no bounds.
But don't think I'm falling for it.
Amidst their playful banter, they both knew it was all in jest.
As sleepiness crept up on her, Melissa's mind wandered to Minnie, who was nowhere to be found.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLeaning into Marcus' embrace, she asked softly, “I can't seem to drift off.
Do you think it'll work, the button trick Matthew brought up?"
Marcus let out a soft laugh and replied with a hint of teasing in his tone, "Tempting as it may be, I'd wager the buttons won't help with sleep tonight. Remember, Mrs.
Fowler, now is the tfor rest, especially in your condition.
" At his teasing admonition, Melissa could only roll her eyes once more.
Waylen and Rena arrived early in the morning, loaded with stuff.
Rena not only brought tonics for expecting mothers but also m dazzling set of ruby jewelry. The villa looked extra festive.
Matthew proudly introduced Minnie to Waylen, pointing out hertiny M "buttons" guherting "Hey, Grandpa, isn't Minnie just adorable?" Waylen scooped up Minnie, agreeing, "Oh yeah, she's a real cutie.
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