"I thought you must be exhausted from last night," Marcus replied slowly.

Melissa found herself at a loss for words.

"I've informed your assistant. You won't need to head to the office until afternoon," Marcus added in a soft voice.

Melissa paused to look at Marcus, and then lay back. Her gaze fixed on the ceiling and she showed no interest in leaving the bed. She was indeed feeling the aftereffects of their night together. She felt so sore.

Marcus entered and took a seat next to her. He gently pulled the blanket off Melissa's face and said softly, "It's important to have breakfast, even if you're not working this morning. Later, we will go to your apartment to bring your things here. This place has plenty of room and is very comfortable, and you know how much Matthew enjoys being here."

In the past, Melissa would have flatly refused such an offer from him.

This time, however, she didn't argue or say anything in response.

Instead, she simply gazed at Marcus.

He softly stroked her cheek and urged, "Go get ready for the day.

You'll find your clothes in the dressing room."

Attempting to get up, Melissa realized she was only wearing Marcus shirt.

The thought made her shy.

With a gentle smile, Marcus touched her cheek and teased, "What? It's not like I haven't gotten a chance to see you like this before."

"That's not the same thing!" Melissa protested.

Just then, Matthew's voice from another room interrupted them. Marcus reassured her with a gentle pat and excused himself, "Alright, I'll check on Matthew."

Concerned about Matthew, Melissa quickly followed Marcus out of the bedroom.

In the guest room, they found Matthew sitting on the large bed with a small box resting beside him.

Inside the box was a sparkling diamond ring, next to which lay an old receipt.

Matthew, too young to understand the writing, simply stared at the receipt with curious eyes.. He was even about to fold it into a paper airplane.

Marcus approached the little boy.