Chapter 94

Melanie felt a little annoyed. She picked up her phone, but it wasn't a message from Cyrus—it was from Derrick. He sent a photo of the starry night sky along with a message that said, "Happy Thanksgiving." Melanie was about to reply when Derrick added, "Don't be touched, and don't misunderstand. Don't let your feelings for me get any stronger. I just think you're kind of pitiful, that's all. I don't mean anything else. I have no improper thoughts." "I know," Melanie texted back, rolling her eyes at his extreme self-confidence. But still, she felt a strange warmth in her chest. If anyone else had said this, she would have blocked them immediately. Only Derrick could get away with this—he was unbearably handsome and used his looks to get whatever he wanted. … Early the next morning, Melanie and Derrick were ready to leave. Anna couldn't bear to see Louisa go. "Can Louisa stay with us for a few days?" she asked. Walter stayed quiet on the sofa, but his emotions were clear in his