Chapter 207

Jeremy firmly held the door open. Momentarily caught off guard, Melody lost her grip, allowing him to push it open. Melody frowned. "How could the plumbing system suddenly break down?" "Lack of maintenance," Jeremy simply said as he stepped into the room. Melody quickly composed herself and stood rooted to the spot. "Are you here to talk to me about something?" Maybe it was because they were on the island, so Jeremy had swapped his usual shirt for a casual gray T-shirt. His fair skin could be seen beneath the short sleeves, and his hair was slightly tousled across his forehead. He seemed less stiff and formal and a little more youthful than usual, though his expression remained as distant and aloof as ever. He glanced at Melody, and a slight furrow appeared between his brows. It seemed as if he were carefully considering something. Right now, Melody had no intention of spending time alone with Jeremy. Her heart still felt unsettled from earlier. She lowered her gaze and softly