She shoved him away.

Breathless and flustered, she turned her head, avoiding his gaze.

Seeing her reaction, Marcus held back, refraining from any further advances.

Instead, he softly stroked her cheek and whispered, "Do you still feel something for me, Melissa? Have you been with anyone else these past years? I..."

"It's none of your business, Mr. Fowler!" Melissa blurted.