Chapter 120

"I need to repay him anyway," Melody answered, not wanting to explain further. "Mel, your sense of duty exhausts you," Felicia said. Melody understood, but she felt the orphanage was different. It had been poor, but there she had felt real warmth. Felicia dropped the subject, and Jason calmed after a short sulk. She raised her glass of juice. "I'm so moved by our friendship. To the Green Moon squad, cheers!" Dinner was warm and lively. Jason then drove them home. When Melody climbed out, he reminded her, "If you need cash, let me know. I've got plenty." "I know!" She laughed and waved. The moment she turned away, a sharp stab shot through her ears, causing her face to pale. She yanked out her hearing aids. The sudden silence terrified her, and she crouched. A pair of long legs entered her view. Melody looked up and saw Jeremy. He lowered his gaze and asked, "What are you doing here?" She held out her hearing aids with both hands. "Is your hearing aid having a problem again?