Chapter 1272: Jealousy

Nelson's voice was hoarse, his gaze on Callie almost scorching. Finally, Callie shifted her eyes to him, attempting to act natural, but her movements turned stiff instead. “Not long. I didn’t see anything. You don’t need to worry.” She tried to sit up on the bed, but Nelson had already reached out, clasping her slender ankle as he leaned in slightly. “How did you meet Allyson Fisher?” The way he spoke was gentle, laced with intimacy, as if it were a lover’s murmur. Callie brushed away the hand resting on her cheek. “What? Accidentally met Mr. O’Connor’s friend and crossed some line? Are you here to settle accounts with me?” Her words were sharp, like a hedgehog raising its spines, defensive and prickly. Nelson’s eyes crinkled with amusement as he let out a low chuckle. “You’re jealous.” It wasn’t a question—it was a statement. That single, teasing line lit a fire in Callie. She squirmed under his touch, growing visibly uncomfortable. “Who’s jealous? I just don’t