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Jcould only hold out for so long before she folded.
Marcus watched the anger leave her face, her expression softening.
Pulling her closer, he lowered his head and ki*sed her before murmuring, "Don't be mad anymore, okay? Things turned out for the best.
Shawn won't likely do anything reckless in the future, and Jhas also found her own goal for herself.
I heard from Julie that she got promoted recently.
Shouldn't we be happy for them?" Melissa nodded in acquiescence.
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"Ouch! What was that for? My lips are bleeding!" Marcus pressed her against the counter, ki*sing her hard and long.
Even when they parted for air, Melissa's annoyance still lingered and she resisted him.
She leaned against his shoulder and said, "You're supposed to be cooking.
Marcus' eyes were burning as he looked at her.
Heat crept over Melissa's cheeks at his intense gaze.
She broke free and escaped to the living room, turning on the TV to watch the news before dinner was ready. The report played.
"Business giant, Weldon Smith, has died in the hospital this evening due to stomach cancer..." There was no visible change in Melissa's expression, but her hands trembled as she gripped the remote.
Footages of Weldon were played on the screen.
There was also one of Vanessa wearing sunglasses, hurriedly walking away from the cameras.
The other members of the Smith family were also there.
Sof them wore grave expressions while others looked angry, mostly because of the unequal distribution of the inheritance.
He's finally dead.
It was the only thought running in Melissa's mind.
Now, she was truly orphaned.
Marcus walked over to her.
He had also seen the news.
He stood behind Melissa quietly for a long tbefore placing the mutton chop on the table.
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It took her stto snap out of her daze and look at him.
Her eyes were filled with unshed tears.
Marcus smiled gently at her and reached out.
"Chere.
Melissa stood up and walked over to him.
Gently holding the wine bottle, she said, "Go grab two glasses. But Marcus stopped her.
"You don't have to pretend to be calm in front of me. The content is on V novelenglish.net! There's no need for that.
And that man... I know you don't like him and even hate him, but it's m completely understandable that you would be emotional after hearing his death. You don't have to pretend to be indifferent.
It's justhere.