Chapter 2851 She soon emerged from the bathroom, her face warm and her hair wet.
Then, she found herself enveloped in his embrace.
Marcus held her with one arm, drying her with the other, and then carefully dressed her in the shirt, buttoning it up for her.
This was new for her.
She was usually the one taking care of him.
She hadn't really dressed him, but she had tied his tie.
Marcus gently lowered his head and ki*sed her chin, playfully remarking, "I never realized you were so petite.
" Standing next to him, she barely reached his shoulder, her stature probably not exceeding 5.
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That morning, as he held her beneath him, she seemed to sink into the softness of the bed, light as a feather.
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Instead, he led her to the dining room, where a lot of food awaited, including even a bottle of red wine, suggesting a celebratory mood.
Melissa, accustomed to attending to Marcus during meals, gently pushed a plate with tenderly cut steak towards him.
Marcus speared a small piece of steak and offered it to her, saying, "Back then, I was just joking with you, asking you cut my steak and everything.
But now everything's out in the open, how could I possibly still be harsh to you?" Her voice low, she responded, "I haven't made up my mind yet.
" Marcus replied with a smile, "Then, take all the tyou need.
Noticing the box of antipyretics, Melissa softly asked if he needed one.
After a brief pause and a smile, he declined.
With her presence, he felt no need for medicine.
He caressed her head, stating, "This afternoon, I'll have Sylvia arrange your resignation.
Please, stay with me.
" Marcus planned to take Melissa back to Duefron.
However, spending a few more days in Warsew also seemed appealing, a brief respite from his father's constant reminders and the distractions of everyday Life.
Melissa raised her eyes to meet his gaze.
Marcus, wearing a smile, said earnestly, "I mean it.
He paused, reflecting, and then added, "You've been withfor more than a year.
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I don't waste ton things or people that don't matter.
What I want, I go after.
I'll only commit to you if I'm certain we're a perfect match.
And yes, marriage is in consideration, unless something changes of M you're no longer on board. Melissa looked down, focusing on her steak.
After a moment, she murmured o.m softly, "Isn't this moving too quickly?" "Too quickly? I don't see it that way.
"His words carried a hint of playfulness.
A blush crept over Melissa's cheeks as she clarified, "I'm not talking that about