This response slightly irritated Marcus, but he kept his cool and replied, “Do you think Matthew would be happier if I weren''t there? You just keep telling him that his father’s busy, and eventually he wouldn''t miss having a dad around. And as he gets older, he might resent me for not being there when he needed me the most.” “You misunderstood me,” Melissa rified, and then gave Marcus the address, adding, “The snow ising down hard. Be careful driving.” Marcus let out a scoff and ended the call.


    He put his phone away, leaned back against the bathroom wall, and smoked thest of his cigarette... Beneath the crystalmps glow, his silhouette appeared more distinguished.


    Just then, James burst out of the private room, calling out to Marcus, “There you are! Come on! Two more rounds before we call it a night! With the snowfall, it''s time to head home.” Marcus turned to crush his cigarette out.


    Casually, he mentioned, “I''ve got to go to the hospital. Matthew''s not feeling well” James froze, shocked. “What the hell? Matthew''s not feeling well?! Then, what are you waiting for? Let''s go! I''l drive you” Marcus shook his head, declining the offer. “No, thanks. Ill have the driver take me. Let''s catch up another day, James!” James, being close to Marcus, apanied him downstairs. As Marcus settled into the car, James lingered by the door, unable to resist adding, “Marcus, you''re lucky to have Melissa! She''s stunning and incredibly talented. Plus, shes given you an adorable son. Women like her are rare.


    Be wise, Marcus. If you ever find yourselves at odds, be the first to reach out and make amends. Afterward, you can smooth things over more privately. Trust me, bro. There''s nosting anger between spouses.” Inside the car, Marcus’ expression turned icy, his demeanor unyielding.


    With a slight smile, he responded, “I''m willing to bend on many things, but not on this one.”


    James, realizing there was no persuading him, reluctantly closed the car door.


    The driver, employed by the Fowler Group, was not privy to the intricacies of Marcus’ personal life, though rumors had reached him.


    As they drove, he mentioned offhand, “I''ve heard the pediatric department at that hospital is top-notch.


    Marcus, exhausted from back-to-back socialmitments, leaned back and asked wearily, “Is that so?” Marcus had just finished a dinner with some business associates, feeling slightly buzzed, when he identally ran into James It had been awhile since theyst met, following the holidays, prompting Marcus to stay and share a few more drinks.


    Due to the heavy snowfall, the drive was slow and cautious.


    After about thirty minutes, they reached the hospital. Marcus instructed his driver toe back for him the next morning, as he had an important meeting lined up.


    The driver stepped out, opened the car door for him, and said, “Understood. I''l head back to the house first and get a fresh suit for you.” Marcus acknowledged with a nod and exited the vehicle.


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    Watching Marcus walk away, the driver shook his head, saying, “No matter how wealthy a person is, the worry for their own child never fades”