As soon as Marcus settled into the car, he shrugged off his coat, revealing a thin sweater underneath. Gripping the steering wheel, his attention remained fixed on the road ahead. Upon hearing Melissa's words, a faint chuckle escaped him.

Melissa, in her early thirties, couldn't help but feel a bit girlish with her remark.

Marcus' chuckle caused Melissa to blush. She knew him too well not to notice.

Meanwhile, cradling an apple in her arms, Kiana sat in her car seat and innocently remarked, “Daddy laughed at Mommy again."

Unexpectedly, Marcus softly replied with a yes.