As Marcus carried the items and guided her to another store, she suddenly whispered, "Can you please show me more respect when we're out in public in the future?"

"Did I offend you?" Marcus casually inquired.

Melissa, feeling anxious, hastened her pace to catch up with him.

She lifted her head and said earnestly, “You constantly tease me even in public. It gives the impression that I'm your pet or something.”

Marcus offered a faint smile.