Chapter 129

Melody's voice was soft as she looked at Jeremy with a hint of hesitation. Jeremy turned to her, looking at her quietly. His tone was flat. "What is it you want to say?" Melody pressed her lips together, looking a little defeated. "I shouldn't have accused you of targeting people that day." "No one's targeting any of you." His dark eyes were steady. "I told you, you think too highly of yourself. Nobody wants to waste time on you." Melody's hand curled tightly into a fist. His words brought her back to that day at lunch when he said without a second thought that they might not even get married. While staring at him, she blurted, "So, do you think being with me is a waste of time too?" Jeremy frowned slightly. His white coat was spotless, every detail immaculately in place—just like him. He thought her question had no logic and no connection to the conversation. He didn't want to answer it. And instinctively, he felt like answering it would just lead to more trouble. His voice wa