The entire room fell silent as everyone's attention shifted to Marcus.

Rena gently interjected, "Shouldn't she be invited inside? She's the mother of your child, after all."

Afraid of getting herself into trouble, the servant hastily clarified, “Miss Brown has arrived bearing gifts."

Observing Marcus, Rena questioned his reliability. Being elders, Rena and Waylen felt it inappropriate to personally go get Melissa especially since she had ended things with their son. Thus, Rena instructed Alexis, "Take Matthew and invite Melissa inside."

Alexis shot a glance at Marcus, deeming him arrogant.