Chapter 288

Jeremy didn't answer, but turned to look at Melody instead. She looked downward. "I'm going to see Gwen first," she said before turning and walking away. Krystal watched her leave, her lips reflexively pressing into a thin line. Unidentifiable emotions also swirled in her eyes. Jeremy followed her into the conference room before setting the box down. Krystal glanced at the snacks and the stuffed toy and scoffed. "What's the point of bringing home junk food and that cheap toy?" Jeremy looked on emotionlessly. "What did you want to say?" She didn't bother hiding her intentions and got straight to the point. "I'm hoping you'll stop intervening in my adoptive father's matters. You know how things are with my family. If Melody doesn't let this go, everything will fall on me. "My energy is limited, and the patients and surgeries at the hospital have been increasing lately. I'm exhausted, Jeremy." When Krystal said these words, she could feel the sting of irony and indignance. She