A Weight She Refused to Carry
With a sly smile, Melanie slowly slipped off her coat to reveal the lingerie beneath it, her movements slow and deliberate, aiming to please Ezra.
She knew Ezra would take the bait, and she would do anything to make him happy. She figured Ezra would be upset that Shermaine had left home, but even during his sadness, she was confident she could entice him.
Melanie couldn't help but think—Shermaine was gone, and this was her chance to become the true Mrs. Yarbrough.
With that thought, she spun around, ready to make her move, but the sight of Ezra caught her off guard.
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