Chapter 499

More than anything, what Melody felt now was exhaustion and numbness. Jeremy's belief that she would never leave him was something she had unknowingly allowed to take root. Upon hearing her words, Jeremy furrowed his brows tightly. For the first time, a wave of panic began to rise in him, completely beyond his control. His hand, which had been gripping her chin, loosened. Eventually, it turned into a helpless attempt to wipe away her tears. But Melody slapped his hand away without hesitation. She let her tears fall freely, as if the years of suppressed pain were finally being released. She looked up through her damp lashes and said, "Jeremy, every bit of patience I've shown you came with conditions. "All these years, I've never wronged you. I knew you didn't like me, so I never tried to interfere in your life. Even while living in your house, I always followed every single one of your rules. "I'm not smart. I had to work ten times harder just to keep up with you. You didn't like