Chapter 64

Melanie sighed, reminded once more that money could make the impossible possible. Derrick, however, seemed too eager to stand up. Even though it hurt and was exhausting, he kept pushing himself. Melanie stayed nearby, just in case. It was the first time she had seen him standing up. He usually stayed seated, which made it easy to overlook his height. Now, wearing light-colored loungewear, his roughly six-foot-one frame gave him a commanding presence. He looked like a perfect model of a man. Bathed in the warm sunlight, his entire figure glowed as if touched by gold. It was absolutely mesmerizing. He looked even more imposing standing than sitting. She couldn't help but recall the first time he had pinned her down with his strong body, leaving her completely immobile, surrounded by his raw masculinity. Lost in thought, she didn't notice his expression shift mid-step, a flicker of pain crossing his face as he wobbled slightly. He stumbled forward. "Melanie!" Startled, she snapped