She thought he should be grateful, for she had cared for his son over the years.

Holding her umbrella, Julie confronted him with a mixture of trepidation and feigned confidence. "Mr. Fowler, does Melissa know you're here?"

Marcus' response was calm, “She doesn't. And I haven't told her I found out about Matthew."

Julie's surprise was evident.

She pressed on, “Then what are your intentions?"