His tone was tinged with accusation as he spoke. "How long are you going to stand there? Didn't you say you didn't want to see me again?

Didn't you run away from Fowler Group without even seeing me?"

Melissa approached and knelt beside Matthew, choosing to remain silent for the moment.

As Matthew raised his head, planting a kiss on Melissa's cheek and calling her softly, Melissa responded by gently caressing his head.

Matthew then turned towards Marcus, grinning as he called out to him as Daddy.

Melissa was taken aback.

She hadn't expected Marcus to reveal his identity to Matthew.

Regaining her composure, she questioned Marcus in a low voice, “What's the meaning of this, Marcus?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

Marcus retorted, his tone laced with provocation. "I'm his father, after all. It's only natural for Matthew to call me Daddy, isn't it?"

Melissa realized Marcus was deliberately trying to upset her.

She had returned the car and refused to meet him, so this was his way of getting back at her. How petty and irritating he could be!

Suppressing her temper, she responded, “I don't want your car!"

Meanwhile, Julie, who had been listening at the door, beckoned to Matthew with a small bowl in her hand.

Matthew eagerly abandoned his toys and scampered towards her like an excited puppy.

Melissa intended to follow him, but Marcus grabbed her hand.

Before she could react, Marcus pulled her close, ensnaring her in an awkward embrace.

Lowering his head, he seemed poised to kiss her.

Fear surged within Melissa, but she spoke softly, her voice trembling with emotion. "Marcus, are you planning to have an affair with me?

What are you doing? Have you even considered Matthew's feeling?"