NovelEnglishIn a cold, distant tone, Marcus told Thomas, Melissa and | arent married yet, so she wont attend the Smith familys condolences.
Plus, shes too fragile to handle such things. Please, Mr. Smith, dont push her.
Despite Thomas persistence, Marcus stood firm.
The final call came from Waylen, who got straight to the point.
Marcus, whats up with you? You cant handle even Thomas? He just called me. Listen, Melissa has nothing to do with the Smith family.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWe can support her and Matthew on our own. We wont take a dime from the Smiths. Your moms right. The Smiths didnt raise Melissa, so why should she go to Weldons funeral? This is just ridiculous! already told Thomas. Yeah, Melissa isnt going, Marcus said into the phone.
He hung up, glancing at Melissa. The traffic light ahead turned red.
Giving her hand a squeeze, he said, My dad and | are on the same: page. Youre staying put. Dont sweat it. As long as we stand firm, the Smiths wont dare to stir trouble.
Melissa nodded silently.
Even though she seemed composed, Marcus sensed she needed space. Back home, he bathed Minnie and checked Yvonnes homework.
Minnie was so chubby that she now looked like a little French bulldog.
As Marcus bathed Minnie, she behaved well. The kids stood by, fascinated.
Dad, why does Minnie have these buttons on her belly? Can | poke them? Matthew asked.
Marcus chuckled, letting Matthew touch Minnies belly.
Minnies expression was priceless.
Yvonne, sensing the scene, giggled.
Marcus encouraged her to go back to her piano practice while he dried Minnies fur, drowning out the noise.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmUpstairs in the bedroom, Melissa sat on the balcony, gazing at the stars in the night sky.
She could hear the sounds from downstairs.
A shooting star streaked across the sky.
Warm arms enveloped her from behind. She tensed slightly, and then turned to see Marcus. He spoke softly. | thought Id find a
moment to come up and see you.
Melissa caressed his handsome face gently. Im okay. Hey Marcus, did you catch that shooting star just now? I didnt see it.
He moved closer, resting her head on his belly. They both gazed up at the sky.
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