Chapter 86

"I'll be staying with Louisa. What about you, Mr. Quinton?" Melanie asked. "I'll probably have to go to Dithoria to keep my parents company," Derrick replied. Melanie's expression darkened for a brief moment. It had to be nice to still have parents around. She wanted to visit Gothville to check on things, but she didn't dare. Her mother had long since built her own family. Derrick noticed the shadow in her eyes and raised an eyebrow slightly. "Why don't you and Louisa come with me to Dithoria?" "No need!" Melanie cried out in shock, her tone so high it made Derrick flinch. He frowned. "Why are you overreacting? Do you think coming with me to Dithoria will be the end of you?" Melanie forced a bitter smile. "I know you mean well, Mr. Quinton, but Louisa is not fit for a long journey. I will stay with her at the hospital." For a moment, Derrick said nothing. Reason slowly returned to him. She had a five-year-old daughter. What had he been thinking? As they reached the study, Derr