Chapter 225: Did I Scare You?
"Sorry, did I scare you? Are you hurt? Did anything hit you just now?"
Frederic Howard pulled Melissa Ernest into his arms. The fierce aura that had enveloped him a moment ago instantly dissipated, replaced by a tenderness reserved only for her. He fired off several questions in quick succession.
"I'm fine. What happened?" Melissa Ernest shook her head, not mentioning the bruise on her leg.
"It's nothing, just a small matter. Are you hungry? I can have someone prepare some food for you. After I finish up here, I'll take you out to eat."
"I'm not hungry. You go ahead and finish your work! I need to use the restroom." After saying this and seeing Frederic Howard nod, Melissa Ernest entered the restroom in the lounge as if nothing had happened.
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