"What's on your mind?" Marcus broke the silence, gently nibbling on her ear.

Melissa didn't know how to answer his question.

It she told him the truth, a quarrel might break out.

And she didn't have the energy to quarrel with him. In the end, she just shook her head and said nothing.

Marcus seemed to sense that she was no longer as reluctant to be with him. He leaned over and started kissing her again, stirred on by desire. This time, Melissa was rather relaxed and cooperative. She even wrapped her arms around his neck and responded to him...

At the end of the day, Marcus was still a man; her cooperation made him want her more.

Eyes flashing, he suddenly reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a velvet box.

Nestled inside was a gorgeous diamond ring.

“Wear this," he ordered hoarsely while kissing her passionately.

The 12-carat pear-shaped blue diamond was exceptionally stunning, and its high price was evident at first sight.

Melissa gazed at it, her mind drifting in a trance-like state.

Memories of another ring flooded her mind as she absentmindedly flipped it over, inspecting its inner side.

There were no engravings to be found.

Exhaling softly, she muttered, “This is all happening too quickly.”

“Too quickly? I beg to differ."

As Marcus whispered these words, his mouth grazed the corner of hers.

They stood under the cascading hot water, rendering Melissa unable to even grasp the diamond ring in her hand. Yet in that moment, what truly mattered was the passionate connection between them.

Despite the heavy winter snowfall outside, the inside of the bathroom felt as inviting as a spring day.

Marcus controlled his desires, tending to Melissa after their passionate encounter. He tenderly cleansed her, and then gently placed her on the plush bed, wrapping her in a bathrobe as if she were his most precious treasure. Just Like he would care for Matthew.

Donning his trousers and shirt, he planted a tender kiss on her Lips.