Shawn got her drift.
Sweat beaded on his brow. Hed been feeling uneasy for a while.
Finally, he halted and confessed quietly, Melissa, its all my fault.
Im not mad at Marcus, really. Even without that woman, Id still be trapped one way or another. Even though Janet barely speaks to me now, shes got a life and shes happy. Yvonne and my mom are also living well. What more could I ask for in life? Im genuinely turning over a new leaf. As long as Janets willing, Ill treat her right for life.
Melissa stayed silent, taking it all in.
Eventually, she didnt utter a word but walked alongside Shawn back to the villa.
Marcus lingered by the doorway.
Melissa glanced at Marcus, and then at Shawn. You better stick to your word.
No more fooling around. Ill stand by Janet. If I slip up again, Ill be utterly ashamed.
Melissa flashed a smile.
Shawn watched her depart, and then waved at Yvonne on the balcony.
Hey, Yvonne, Dads off to work. Ill get you a Ferrari once Im earning.
Yvonne stayed put, neither responding nor ignoring him as before.
Shawn kept his gaze fixed on her.
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Eventually, he gritted his teeth and left. In the car, he wiped his face, delivering a self-inflicted slap. You let your daughter Live under someone elses roof. Even if Melissa and Marcus are decent people, they arent Yvonnes real folks. Youre a real piece of work, Shawn.
Marcus escorted Melissa inside.
As Waylen and Rena prepared to depart, they couldnt resist a few parting words. With an arm around Melissa, Marcus murmured, Mom, Dad, dont worry. Ill look after Melissa.
Waylen scoffed. Youre good at taking care of folks. Look how youve looked after Julies family.
There was a deeper meaning behind Waylens words.
Only Rena was in the dark, looking puzzled.
Once they settled into the car, Rena scolded Waylen for his comment.
You got it all wrong. Its only natural for Marcus to look after Julies kin. Remember how Julie cared for Matthew back then?
Waylen couldnt bear to recount his inner turmoil.
He couldnt spill the beans to Rena about Marcus deeds. So, all he could manage to say was, You dont know the lengths Marcus can go to. Back in the day, I wasnt half as cunning as him.