Chapter 24

Cyrus was stunned while Melanie was struck speechless at Derrick's words. She didn't understand why Derrick had made it sound so ambiguous. Just a moment ago, Derrick had told her to take time off to be with Louisa. She found his sudden turn of thoughts utterly unfathomable. She explained to Cyrus, "This is my employer. I'm responsible for his care until he's fully recovered." "Well, we'll have to take a rain check then." Cyrus sighed, casting Melanie a regretful look. Seeing how unapproachable Derrick was, he could only give her a slight nod before leaving. Derrick smirked, shooting Melanie a sideways glance. "It's funny—you and that scrawny guy almost look like a match with those same glasses. I bet a caretaker like him reeks of disinfectants and barely makes enough to support himself, let alone you and Louisa." Cyrus was skinny, and his glasses made him look almost like a college kid straight out of school. His looks were ordinary but decent enough. Melanie frowned at Derrick'