Chapter 199

It was natural for Melody to be upset. She didn't like how Jeremy had criticized her friends. After that exchange, Melody stared straight ahead and repeated herself, saying, "I'm grateful for what you did today. You can think of me as owing you a favor. If you'd prefer to cash it in, that's fine too. "But Jason and Felicia are important to me, and you don't get to interfere with my social life." Jeremy glanced at Melody through the rearview mirror. Expressionlessly, he said, "What's there in your social life that's worth wasting my time to interfere with? I'm just reminding you, that's all. It's up to you whether you want to listen or not." His words made it sound as if Felicia and Jason were trashy people. Melody retorted, "The way you're talking right now is already disrespectful to my friends." Though her voice was soft, her tone was adamant. It was as if Jeremy had done something truly terrible. Jeremy was so mad that he could only chortle. He had come straight to the police