Chapter 55

"Do you have any obligations at your company today?" "Even if there was work to be done, missing a day or two wouldn't matter. Besides, I'd rather handle the tasks you've given me myself as I wouldn't trust them with anyone else." Peter approached Melissa and noticed a young girl standing next to her. He glanced at Amy, puzzled and asked. "And who might this be?" "She is my best friend, Amy Aaron, kind-hearted and gentle." Melissa introduced them cheerfully with emphasis. "This is my close friend from abroad, Peter James, a man of loyalty and deep sentiments." "Nice to meet you, Miss Aaron. Melissa has often spoken about you, and you indeed appear to be gentler than her." Peter cautiously extended a hand in greeting, unsure if Amy would accept his unexpected salutation. "Hello, Mr. James." Amy silently offered her hand. He lightly gripped it before letting go. For some unknown reason, a warm current surged within Amy's heart as though her heartbeat had stopped the instant their fingers