I getit, Dad.


    With that, Marcus watched as Waylen left.


    Marcus spun around, cing the mushrooms on a te. It looked mouthwatering, just as Melissa had requested.


    He had a hunch this baby she was carrying was going to be a girl.


    Before lunch, J arrived to visit her daughter Yvonne. Seeing Waylen and Rena there, she felt a bit awkward, thinking it might not be appropriate to dine together with them.


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    Waylen insisted, Whats wrong with joining us? Have a seat.


    Before J sat down, Shawn pulled out the chair for her fawningly and acted like a gentleman. J usually ignored Shawn but, now.


    that Melissas parents-inw were here. J didnt want to embarrass Melissa, so she didnt say anything.


    Quickly, Shawnplimented her. You look stunning in that dress today.


    J pursed her lips and said nothing.


    Waylen, knowing his son had caused the rift between Shawn and J, felt ashamed. He turned to Rena, and jokingly said, Youngsters these days are unlike us. Hey, when was thest time you praised me? Rena served Waylen some food.


    Nobody dared to mock them and only Matthew piped up. Grandpas scared of Grandma. He listens to her most.


    Worried Matthew might bring up embarrassing topics again, Melissa swiftly changed the


    Afterwards, Waylen and Rena had a chat nned with their son.


    Since J had to clock in for workter, she exchanged a few words with Yvonne and took off. Shawn rushed to catch up, eager to give her alift to her workce.


    But J wasnt ready to forgive him yet, refusing his offer to drive her.


    Left with no choice, Shawn trailed J to the vis gate. He watched her board a bus at the stop, feeling all flustered on the way back.


    Once J was out of sight, Shawn decided hed leave after checking on his daughter, not wanting to take any cues from his mom.


    As Shawn stepped through the intricately carved ck gate, he came across Melissa.


    Shawn was taken aback. What are you doing here, Melissa? Its scorching out. What if you get sunburnt? Marcus must be worried sick.


    Melissa grinned. Oh, its no biggie.


    They strolled and talked.


    Then Melissa asked, Howe you and Marcus are suddenly tight? He handed you twenty million bucks without blinking. He doesnt dole out favors like that.