NovelEnglishChapter 3347 His words held a hidden implication.
Melissa glanced at him again.
Marcus averted his gaze and courteously opened the door for Melissa.
She bid farewell to Jessie and climbed into the car.
Melissa settled into the car, only then realizing that Kiana was also present.
Kiana sat in the car seat, clutching a piece of bread.
Upon Melissa's arrival, she softly called out, "Mommy.
Marcus joined them in the car.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs he secured his seat belt, Melissa considered moving to the back seat.
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"She's safe in the car seat.
I'll drive slowly.
Melissa acquiesced without further protest.
After a stretch of silence, Melissa abruptly inquired, "Are you aware of Mrs.
Waston's death?" Marcus kept his attention on the road ahead, as he confirmed.
"Before I picked you up, my father called.
He figured you would be going, so he requested that I accompany you on their behalf.
" Melissa didn't say anything.
Marcus chuckled softly.
"You're the one who initiated the topic.
Why the silence?" Melissa cast her eyes downward, deep in thought.
In truth, there was little to discuss.
Despite Daisy and Albert's years of marriage, Melissa and Daisy had minimal interaction.
Moreover, Daisy's animosity towards Melissa due to Jessie strained their relationship, making even surface-level interactions challenging.
They were hardly close.
Melissa's silence hinted at her thoughts, a fact not lost on Marcus.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSensing Melissa's discomfort, Marcus shifted gears.
"Kiana was aware of my plans to fetch you, so she insisted on joining us.
Kiana affectionately calling out to Melissa, much like a kitten seeking comfort. Melissa's heart instantly melted.
She turned to Kiana and inquired if she had enjoyed her dinner.
Marcus interjected with a snort, remarking, "If she had eaten properly earlier, she wouldn't be nibbling on bread now. She's generally okay, but she's quite selective about her food.
" Kiana sat solemnly, wearing a pout on her face.
Evidently, she was angry with her father.
The car halted at the traffic light.
Marcus glanced at his disgruntled daughter in the rearview mirror and inquired with a smile, "Are you mad at daddy?"
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