Marcus gently took Matthew into his arms. "I'll take him to my room to sleep."

As Melissa hesitated, wondering if she should follow Marcus, he took her hand, making the decision for her. Tears gathered in Violette's eyes as she observed the heartwarming scene.

Jessie handed Violette a handkerchief, saying, "He's just a man. Why put yourself through this?"

Turning away from Jessie, Violette began to weep.

Meanwhile, Marcus led Melissa and their son into the house before releasing her hand. He made his way upstairs as he asked Melissa, “Did Violette make you feel uncomfortable?"

Melissa shook her head, replying, “Not exactly. She just drank too much."

Melissa indeed felt a bit humiliated earlier.

Yet, she could empathize with Violette. Melissa herself had once given up all her dignity in hopes of winning Marcus back. Melissa didn't believe she had outdone Violette.

She was wise enough to see the similarities between her past self and Violette.

Besides, Violette came from a more prestigious background and appeared simpler than Melissa.

Maybe Marcus hadn't even realized that.

Upon reaching his bedroom, Marcus gently placed Matthew on the bed, and Melissa suddenly wrapped her arms around him from behind.

Marcus' body instantly stiffened at the unexpected touch, but he quickly recovered his composure and turned to pat Melissa's hand.

Even though Matthew had been laid in bed, he still was not fast asleep.

It seemed the quilt was too thick for him, so he kicked it off with his feet. When Marcus saw this, he bent down and took off the little boy's clothes, leaving him in only an underwear. Then he went to the cloakroom to fetch one of his T-shirts which he spread over Matthew's torso. Since the texture of the T-shirt was very soft, Matthew found it comforting and soon fell into sound sleep.

Marcus' heart melted when he looked at his son's peaceful face.

After a while, he sat down on the edge of the bed with Melissa.

Her eyes were slightly moist with unshed tears.

Turning to Melissa, he touched her face gently and asked in a low voice, “Did Violette give you a hard time? What exactly did she tell you?

Of course, Melissa would never tell Marcus what exactly had happened between herself and Violette.