Chapter 378

Just as Melody was about to walk away, Jeremy grabbed her wrist. "I'll take you home," he said in a low voice. Before she could respond, his phone buzzed. Melody could clearly see the caller ID—it was Krystal. She gently pulled her hand away. "I can get home on my own." But Jeremy immediately locked his phone screen and said, "It's late, and it's not safe." Aloysius stepped in at just the right time. "She's got me with her. Dr. Chesson. Don't let us keep you. My mom always says doctors should put their patients first." Jeremy didn't respond to him. Instead, he looked at Melody and insisted, "I'll drive you." Melody appreciated what Jeremy and Aloysius had done that day, and she wanted to thank them properly. But she had already promised Denvin she'd review the event plans with him. She shook her head. "I'm going with Denvin. We still have things to go over." Jeremy furrowed his brow, his eyes now looking almost as dark as the night itself. He asked, "Does it really have to be t