FreeNovelChapter 3337 Albert inspected the baby closely, nodding.
"She's a beauty.
She takes after Marcus.
" Melissa nodded in agreement.
Matthew took after her, while Kiana resembled Marcus more.
Albert handed out two carefully wrapped gifts, one for the baby, one for her brave mama.
Melissa took them without a soft "Thank you.
She asked gently, "How's everything with you?" Albert knew what she was getting at and grinned, "Sold.
I moved back home.
At my age, I need someone to carry my legacy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDoesn't matter if I'm the real dad or not, as long as that kid's healthy.
" His words left Melissa stunned.
But she couldn't probe further.
Unexpectedly, he continued, "Her mom's hardly around.
The poor girl cries every night.
But her mom just gets annoyed and leaves her with the nanny.
" "Mr.
Waston.
Melissa didn't quite know what to say to comfort him.
Albert shrugged with a hint of a smile.
"It's probably better that her mom stays away.
The poor kid gets scared every tshe shows up.
"1 After what felt like ages, Marcus returned with a steaming cup of coffee.
Albert took a couple of sips, and then set it down.
He gave Marcus a pat on the shoulder, saying, "Take care of Melissa and cherish what you've got. Building a family isn't a walk in the park.
" Marcus nodded, replying, "Letgive you a lift home.
Albert waved him off.
"Nah, my driver's waiting downstairs.
I squeezed in a visit, but duty calls.
I must head back to Heron tonight.
My daughter needs me.
His words weighed heavily on Melissa.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStill, Marcus insisted on walking Albert out.
As they waited for the elevator, Albert chuckled.
"Since when did you becso attentive? It's a bit odd!"
Raising an eyebrow, Marcus retorted, "I guess I didn't leave a good om el impression. I just thought I'd mention, that Jessie is back.
She might pop by the hospital to see Melissa.
If you stick around, you might catch her.
" Jessie was back? Albert was floored.
He had never seen that coming.
He hadn't heard a peep from her in over six months.
Truth is, he could've checked up on her if he wanted to, but he didn't bother. They'd cut ties and he'd been blacklisted ages ago.
Even if she shared her life highlights online, he couldn't speak a peek.
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