Grinning, Marcus said, Finally, theyre gone! It got on my nerves.
seeing them smother our daughter like that.
Melissa chuckled at his remark. | guess you had better keep her indoors then.
Marcus peered down at the wrinkled baby girl. She might not be the prettiest yet, being just two days old but, to him, she was gorgeous.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThen, with a soft laugh, he said to the baby, If | ever lock someone up, itll be your beautiful mom, not you, Kiana. Youre still too young and need to see the worlds beauty.
Melissa, with a smile, teased, Quit being such a kid, Marcus!
Gazing at her, he replied seriously, Ive actually considered that.
Melissa whispered, Im not going anywhere, Marcus. | promise.
He grinned, gazing at their litle girl, Kiana Fowler, and vowed, If your mom even thinks of leaving again, Ill give her a reason to stay, like breaking her legs.
But what good will that do? | wont be able to take care of myself.
Will you still want me then? ll always take care of you! Marcus, youre such a weirdo! As they chatted, the door creaked open, and in walked Albert.
Albert, always holding a grudge against Marcus, sneered. Looks Like having a baby hasnt worn you two out. Still got energy to bicker.
But have to admit, your love dramas next-level! Threatening to break her leg so she wont leave Millennials and their complicated love lives!
Melissa blushed at his words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmUnfazed, Marcus rose, accepting the gift from Albert. With a grin, he retorted, Mr. aston, your love lifes quite the spectacle too. Your wifes got her side thing, yet shes still devoted to you! Albert was left speechless.
Marcus could always be so mean and even out-sass his dad, Waylen.
Turning to Melissa, Marcus said seriously, Since your boss is here, you chat with him. lll grab coffee for him.
Melissa grinned softly, saying, Sure thing, but no sugar in his coffee, okay? Marcus grinned back, replying, Yes, madam.
Once Marcus left, Albert peered at the baby girl and grumbled, When did he start being so generous? He used to eye me like | was always ready to steal you away.
Melissa just smiled.