Glancing around, he eventually suggested, "I want you to move in with me."

With a casual tone, he continued, "You can opt for the guest room or the master bedroom."

Melissa hesitated before whispering softly, “Mr. Fowler, we... aren't right for each other."

The smile on Marcus' face froze, and after a prolonged silence, he inquired, "So, you're refusing to give us a chance? Why? Because our families come from different social backgrounds?"

Marcus' parents weren't really concerned about such matters, and he himself also understood that his partner's prominent family background wasn't necessary for his success.