Chapter 385

Jeremy's voice was low. He leaned heavily into Melody and almost collapsed onto her. The hallway lighting was dim, and their figures cast long shadows on the walls. Melody was trapped in Jeremy's arms and was unable to see his face clearly. She squirmed uncomfortably and said, "Jeremy, this doesn't feel right. Let go." Jeremy froze for a moment, but he eventually slowly released her. Melody immediately stepped back and put some distance between them. She warily said, "If you have something to say, just say it." Then, she added, "Stop touching me." Jeremy lowered his eyes, his gaze dark and bottomless. It was as if every emotion in them had sunk to the depths, hidden beneath the still surface. He stood by the wall, his usually upright posture slightly slumped. Melody didn't want to believe it, but for the first time, Jeremy looked defeated. She hesitated. This wasn't the place to talk. Without another word, she unlocked her door and let him inside. The moment they entered, E