Melissa was bundled up in a lot of clothing.
Her white shirt was buttoned up tight. Waking up to Marcus Love bites, she spotted them all over her neck in the mirror. She made a mental note to ask him to ease up next time.
Gazing at the kids tenderly, Melissa noticed their intertwined hands.
She absentmindedly rubbed her belly, excited at the thought of another child.
Marcus seemed to adore girls. He treated Yvonne exceptionally well even though they werent really related. If they had their own daughter, hed surely spoil her rotten.
With Marcus and Melissas impending marriage, welcoming another child seemed just right.
Right then, Yvonne dashed to Melissa with Matthew in tow. She flung herself into Melissas arms, her eyes brimming with silent tears.
Melissa felt a pang of unease as she glanced up and spotted Shawn.
Shawn, looking rather comical, carried a live rabbit in a pink cage and a bag of rabbit food in the other hand.
Ignoring her father, Yvonne clung to Melissa, leaving him no choice but to approach. He scratched his head, flashing an awkward smile at Melissa. I tracked you down after stopping by your place. I figured Id find you here.
Squatting down, he coaxed Yvonne. You always wanted a bunny, right, sweetie? I got one for you. It cost me eighty seven bucks. Not cheap.
Itll be yours now!
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But Yvonne remained silent, holding onto Melissas hand tightly.
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Melissa let out a soft sigh. Shes still young and sensitive, Shawn.
Dont push her too hard.
Shawn dared not defy Melissas words.
Patting Matthews shoulder, Melissa said, Go play with Yvonne over there.
Matthew called out to Yvonne affectionately. Though young, Yvonne sensed her father wouldnt do anything with Melissa around, so she relaxed a bit and joined Matthew to play. Yet, she still avoided looking at the rabbit.
As the kids wandered off, Shawn settled on the rockery beside Melissa.
Rubbing his hands nervously, he asked, What do I do? Yvonnes completely ignoring me. Shes as stubborn as her mother, that one.
Melissa eyed the rabbit and spoke up. Its not Yvonne and her moms fault. Its on you, Shawn. Janets letting you see Yvonne all because of her respect for Julie. Otherwise, shed have taken Yvonne and left.
Shawn rushed to defend. Janets more swayed by my mom.
Ignoring him, Melissa dropped another bomb. Marcus mentioned he lent you twenty million for a dealership. Shawn, Im all for your business working out but isnt that a hefty chunk to invest all at once?
Shawn blushed.