Chapter 483

After seeing Owen and Ophelia off, Melody turned to Jeremy and said, "Your fever just broke. Even if you had wanted to step out, you should've at least worn a coat." Jeremy took her hand and led her back to the hospital room. "I just wanted to see you." "I was outside the whole time talking with Ophelia. I didn't go anywhere," Melody patiently explained. But Jeremy acted as if he didn't hear her and went on, "I told them they didn't need to come again." Melody simply gave him a quiet nod. Jeremy's eyes darkened as he shifted his gaze away from her and looked out the window. After a long pause, he said, "I don't want to be with you just because I'm sick." As he spoke, his heart started pounding wildly in his chest, making it hard for him to control his emotions. His fingers gradually interlaced with Melody's. "I don't even know why," he said softly. "I just always want to see you." He pressed his lips together and added, "Do you remember when we were kids, Melody? You once said y