She then leaned against the sofa, eyes fixed on Melissa. "But you have a son together. Consider this: with a kid in the picture, cutting off Marcus entirely isn't easy. If Marcus swings by to see Matthew and it's nasty weather, you could offer him to crash for the night. Freshen up after a shower and see how he reacts. I bet he won't resist you in his thirties. If he sleeps with you, he should take responsibility."

Melissa cracked a slight smile. "You do have quite the imagination."

Jessie's interest piqued. "Naturally. I've Learned a thing or two.

Melissa, when I was with Albert, it was a constant game of cat and mouse. He had a knack for courting women, juggling several in a single week. A real charmer."

“And yet, you're still drawn to him?"