Chapter 346

"Ms. Wardolf." It had been a long time since anyone called Melody that. Jeremy's hand paused slightly as he held hers. His voice was hoarse, tinged with exhaustion that wasn't easy to ignore. Melody lowered her gaze and didn't answer. But the heat on Jeremy's forehead was undeniable. Ever since the medical dispute incident, he had barely rested. He had only gotten a brief moment to breathe during the two days in Leightown. Then, he rushed back to Jembina and was immediately pulled into nonstop responsibilities. He was sleeping less than five hours a night. Even with his stamina, it was taking a toll. Melody frowned and tried to pull her hand away, but Jeremy held on tighter. "Don't move. I just want to rest for a bit." After all, there was no way to rest at the hospital, and he didn't want to return to his own apartment either. But something about Melody's place felt different. It was softer somehow. It wasn't about the decor—it was the atmosphere. The entire space gave him a s