Chapter 3048 Her eptance of him remained surface-level.


    Their encounterst night seemed to be nothing more than a passing moment. She likely regretted it, yet her reserved demeanor prevented her from admitting it outright.


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    Marcus offered a faint smile before leaning in to brush her lips with a ki*s.


    “Driver safe. Return home early, and we''ll share a meal together,” he suggested softly.


    Melissa mustered a forced smile.


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    Matthew, just awakened, found sce in Marcus’pany, clinging to him affectionately as they yed together.


    At eight oclock sharp, Melissa departed, leaving Marcus engrossed in y with Matthew.


    Melissa descended the stairs, utched the door, and settled into the driver''s seat of her car. Gazing quietly at the snowfall through the window, she remained lost in thought for quite some time.


    Eventually, she ignited the engine but only drove a short distance before pulling over. Stepping into a nearby pharmacy, she purchased a box of medicine.


    Back in the car, she unscrewed the Lid of the thermos mug and swallowed a pill.


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    It was a morning-after pill.


    Memories of her encounter with Marcus flooded back; however, doubts gued her mind regarding the authenticity of the pills she took back then.


    The pill was a tad bitter, leaving a lingering taste in her mouth.


    After swallowing it down, she sat in contemtion for a while before driving off.


    Not too far away, a sleek white Bentley sat parked.


    With his slender fingers resting on the steering wheel, Marcus observed silently as Melissa entered and exited the pharmacy. She lingered in her car for about ten minutes before departing.


    Marcus could hazard a guess at what she had purchased and consumed.


    It was likely birth control pills.


    They had spent considerable time together since their intimate encounterst night. She hadn''t mentioned anything but had opted to take the pill without telling him. Marcus could infer her thoughts.


    Lowering his gaze, Marcus spected that Melissa saw him merely as a fleeting dalliance. He had hoped she harbored some desire to rekindle their rtionship, but it seemed he was mistaken.


    In reality, he was insignificant.


    He yearned to understand his ce in Melissa''s heart.


    He desired rity on how she defined their connection.


    Melissa embarked on an hour-long drive to reach her workce, nearly running Late.


    Upon entering the office, Melissa was promptly summoned by Albert through the internal line. Hastening to his office, she pushed the door open and stepped inside. Albert uttered a few brief words before abruptly ending the call upon her arrival.


    He took out a cigarette and lit it.