At this moment, Julie came downstairs with the lovely Matthew. As soon as she came down, she heard them. She brightened at the sight of them and said, "Matthew didn't eat much earlier. With you here, Mr. Fowler, I'm sure Matthew would cheer up."

Marcus was always nice to his son.

But now, he came here with another purpose. Picking up the little boy, he said, "Let's go. Would you like Mommy to come with us?"

His strategy worked instantly. Marcus looked at Melissa and said in a clear voice, "I want to eat breakfast with Mom and Dad."

Melissa got up early that morning. She could clear out in half an hour.