Eventually, he rose from his seat and proposed, "Allow me to drive you home."

Once he chauffeured her home, he could procure painkillers for her and order some food for her. Regardless, leaving her unattended was out of the question.

Melissa hastily declined, “No, I'll manage. There's no need to trouble you. I can take a taxi."

Marcus scoffed. "You don't have any cash with you. How do you intend to hail a taxi? With your charm?"

Rarely did he adopt a brusque tone.