Marcus, being a big guy, made Matthew look tiny.

Catching the sound of footsteps, Marcus looked up and murmured, “Is Yvonne asleep?"

"Yep," Melissa replied succinctly.

She joined Marcus, casting an affectionate gaze at the sleeping boy.

"Why do you reckon Shawn strayed?" Marcus inquired casually, though his expression was serious.

Melissa couldn't lie to him. She spoke softly. "Maybe he's curious or tired of marriage... Regardless, he shouldn't betray Janet."

As Melissa spoke, Marcus scrutinized her with intense eyes, as if trying to decipher her thoughts.

Once she finished speaking, he threw another curveball. "What about you, Melissa? How do you feel about me? Have you still got a thing for me? Do you ever think about calling it quits?"

Melissa gazed at him, mulling over her response.

Reaching out to caress her cheek, Marcus rasped, "Tell me, are you fed up with me?"

Melissa couldn't handle this behavior.

She figured Marcus might simply want her to engage more in their relationship and maybe take the lead in their intimate moments, but these questions caught her off guard, making her feel awkward.

Yet Marcus wasn't letting her off the hook easily.

After tucking Matthew in, Marcus scooped up Melissa and headed for his room. Worried she might stumble, Melissa clung to his neck, pleading softly, "Easy there, Marcus!"

Once inside, Marcus shut the door with his foot.

Placing Melissa on the couch, he hovered over her, tracing her features, and whispered in her ear, “Answer me! Are you sick of me, Melissa?"

With that, he began to kiss her, his voice deep and husky.

"Do you like this?

Have you ever fantasized about anyone else?

Do I turn you on when I kiss you?"