Chapter 47

Unexpectedly, it was Melanie's face that Derrick saw. He opened his eyes in shock. He was drenched in sweat and couldn't control his body. He stared at the ceiling for a while and was surprised that all that he could think of was Melanie. He closed his eyes and shook his head, trying to get her out of his mind. He had said with such confidence earlier that he wouldn't be interested in a divorced woman with a child. Yet that very night, he had a sensual dream about her. How shameless. The following day, Derrick had to head to the office for a meeting. He was supposed to be accompanied by Renard, but Jemima had made the latter stay back for work. That was why only Melanie followed Derrick along in the end. Looking confused, Renard asked Jemima, "Why is Mel the one following Mr. Quinton?" "Haven't you noticed that something's been off about the way Mr. Quinton has been looking at Mel lately? Just let them spend some time alone," said Jemima. "But Mel is more than five years older th