Chapter 391

Melody barely registered Jeremy's explanation. She only asked, "Where's the lawyer you hired?" Jeremy paused for a second. "Mr. Wright is in Jembina. He's Calista's colleague." Melody didn't say anything else. Her mind was completely occupied with how to help Jason. Jeremy then said he had to return to work the next day and wanted Melody to go back with him. When she refused, he asked, "How are you going to handle this without meeting the lawyer? You won't get the kind of defense Jason needs here in Yellerton. The firms in this city aren't strong in criminal defense." Jason was her weakness. There was no way she could watch him suffer through something this unjust. She thought over what Jeremy said, then she looked up at him and nodded firmly. "Alright, I'll go back with you." But the light in her eyes was gone, and there was no longer that familiar warmth when she looked at him. Nevertheless, Jeremy didn't say anything. As long as Melody agreed to go back with him, that was eno