Chapter 245

"Then why didn’t you mention hugging Vanessa at the office earlier?" Melanie’s lips jutted out as she pressed on, clearly unwilling to let it go. "Mel, can you not make a fuss?" Nathaniel’s eyes darkened slightly, but he still reached out and lifted her up. Seeing the stubborn pout on her face, he leaned in and whispered near her ear, "You little troublemaker… look where we are. Always picking the worst time to act up." A few sweet words, and Melanie’s frown instantly softened. She leaned her head against Nathaniel’s chest and said in a soft, almost whiny voice, "I only got mad because I care about you, Nate." Nathaniel’s brow lifted ever so slightly—Care? Oh please, it’s not just me you’re watching like a hawk. When Nathaniel didn’t respond right away, Melanie thought he was still mad. Her expression turned a bit pitiful as she mumbled, "I was wrong about what happened at the office earlier… I overreacted. I shouldn't have confronted Vanessa in front of everyone." She knew how Nathani