Melissa, who usually remained calm and logical, found herself at a loss when faced with someone acting irrationally.

Adding to the complexity, Violette was drunk.

With her breaking voice, Violette pleaded while holding Melissa's hand, "Melissa, could you please let me be with Marcus? I just can't imagine a life without him... I really like him.”

The moment was awkward and difficult.

Melissa, for all her skill in speaking, found herself with little room to navigate this conversation.

From a distance, Jessie overheard their exchange. She approached Rena with a grin, lifting Matthew into her arms. "Matthew, do you still remember who I am?" she asked.

Recognizing Jessie, Matthew warmly responded, “Auntie Jessie, can you hold me?"

Jessie, feeling a sudden emotional tug, mused that Matthew was just as charming as his mother.

After nodding at Rena, Jessie carried Matthew over to where the women were gathered. Handing Matthew to Melissa, she asked somewhat brusquely, “What's going on? Are you neglecting your son? He's been looking for you. No man, no matter how attractive or talented, can match the thoughtfulness of your own little angel."

Melissa was taken aback.

Suddenly, Matthew was in Melissa's arms. Having not seen Melissa for a while, Matthew missed her deeply. In a soft voice, he murmured, “Mommy ."

This was a game-changing move.

In the face of an innocent and adorable child, Violette's complaints and declarations of love seemed insignificant.

Whispers began to spread. “Melissa has a child with Marcus already.

Violette can't push Marcus into marriage now. It's not really appropriate, isn't it? After all, she and Marcus have been together for just a few months. You can't rush into marriage."

The whispered comments were hard on the ears.

Melissa felt it was time for this to stop. Jessie was busy with admiring her nails, showing no interest in the situation. Violette was not thinking clearly. Marcus had feelings for only Melissa, yet Violette kept trying to win him over.

Perhaps the noise was becoming too much that Marcus soon approached.

Noticing Matthew clinging to Melissa, he asked quietly, “What's the matter with him?"

Melissa whispered back, “He's probably tired and wants to sleep."