FreeNovelChapter 2936 Marcus looked up at Elva, concern in his eyes.
Without hesitation, Elva continued, "They said they want their daughter back and that once they find her, they'll hold you responsible.
Marcus turned to his father for a response.
With a feigned smile, Waylen began serving food to his son.
"Marcus, don't worry, even though I don't typically get involved in company matters anymore, I'm more than capable of handling those Smith brothers.
Actually, your mother could handle them on her own.
Rena cast a discreet glance at Waylen.
Waylen snorted dismissively.
"I won't do anything to them for now, for Melissa's sake.
" Hoping for acknowledgment, Waylen had intended to ask for credit, but Marcus responded firmly, "Don't do it for Melissa's, or anyone else's sake.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf they return, just drive them away.
" Waylen's expression becinscrutable, his eyes revealing a mix of emotions.
After a momentary lull, he questioned, "Are you not interested in marrying her?" Marcus, not in the mood for dinner anymore, stood up and walked outside.
He stated firmly as he walked, "Melissa's surnis Brown, not Smith.
Our family never had, and never will have, any connection with the Smiths, and we don't need them trying to get close to us.
" Marcus was acutely aware of the Smith family's true intentions.
While they claimed to want their daughter back, in reality, they merely sought connections with the Fowler family.
However, Marcus knew this was an impossibility.
As Marcus opened the car door and settled in, he couldn't help but reflect on how things might have been different with Melissa if it weren't for the Smith family's interference.
Perhaps she wouldn't have been so distant, and he wouldn't have misunderstood her.
Anxiety creeping in, Marcus started the car and drove away.
Back in the living room, Rena spoke gently.
"You really touched a nerve with Marcus.
" Waylen sighed, a habit he would normally accompany with a cigarette, but he refrained due to his wife and daughter's presence.
After a while, he confided, "When I went upstairs earlier, I found Marcus leaning against the sofa.
That look on his face... Rena... it's rare forto see Marcus like that.
He hasn't let go of Melissa or moved on.
" Rena nodded, sharing her husband's concern.
Marcus drove to his apartment, lost in his thoughts.
After parking the car, Marcus made his way to the security room located next to the elevator.
He offered a cigarette to the security guard and took a drag alongside him.
Only then did Marcus casually inquire, "Has my ex-girlfriend visited here in the past six months? She left something behind when she left.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThe security guard immediately recognized the prominent figure standing before him.
Marcus was a well-known figure in Duefron, and they guardm realized he he had a unique opportunity to brag about sharing a smoke with him.
He concentrated hard, trying to recollect, and eventually replied, don't recall her coming by during my shifts. As for the times I wasn't on duty, I couldn't say.
" The security guard was forthright in his response.
He continued, reminiscing, "I still m remember that night about six months ago, when she left early in the morning. I was on duty that night.
She seemed profoundly upset, sobbing incessantly.
Her clothes were drenched, and she was shivering.
Mr.
Fowler, you can't treat your girlfriend like that no matter what.
Women are like delicate flowers, finest creations of God.
Men should love and cherish them..."
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