Subsequently, he extinguished the cigarette and gently inquired, “Why are you awake?"

Unaware of his ongoing meeting, Melissa hugged him tenderly, aiming to bring him joy. She tightened her fingers around his waist.

Marcus was astute.

Discerning that she had recently awakened and was stirring, he turned around and gently tousled her hair.

It was then that he noticed she was clad in his black shirt. Due to her petite frame, she wore it as if it were a nightgown.