Marcus affectionately patted her head, and then lifted her to the sofa. Before resuming the meeting, he discreetly warmed her a glass of milk away from the camera's view.

The study's light was soft, and Marcus remained quiet most of the time.

His attention was primarily on the reports from the other end.

Melissa struggled to comprehend the discussions but found solace in them as a lullaby.

Despite her desire to keep Marcus company, fatigue set in after half an hour, prompting her to gently close her eyes.