Similarly, she couldn't harbor resentment for her father, for he probably remained oblivious to her existence. What purpose would her hatred serve?

Initially, Melissa had nothing.

Suddenly, she found herself with Marcus, yet in this particular moment, she felt as if she had nothing once again.

Utterly lost, she had no clue about the path ahead or the actions to undertake. She was clueless about what to convey to Marcus, ensuring he wouldn't endure excessive anguish and fostering a quicker recovery from his pain.

In her thoughts, Melissa had been offering apologies to Marcus.