Vincent left the house in the afternoon to meet Melissa, who was waiting for him in a quaint restaurant on the corner of their street.
As he approached the table, he noticed Melissa's hair tied up in the same intricate way Isabella often did hers.
"Hey, Melissa," Vincent greeted her with a warm smile, taking a seat across from her.
Melissa returned the smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Hey, Vincent! Thanks for meeting me on such short notice."
Vincent waved it off casually. "No problem at all. What's up?"
Melissa leaned in slightly, a hint of mischief in her eyes. "I couldn't help but notice you have been absent from work and always in your house these days. Isabella has been busy, hasn't she?"
Vincent chuckled, appreciating Melissa's observant nature. "Yeah, she's been p
