Damian's hand hung in the air, his smile unwavering. Melissa hesitated, looking at his extended hand. Then Slowly, she took his hand, and the moment their skin touched, a jolt of energy surged through him like electricity sparking between them. For a fleeting second, she furrowed her brows, trying to place where she'd seen him before. Then, as if a lightbulb flickered on, it clicked.
But before Melissa could say anything, a small voice interrupted the moment. "My mummy's name is Melissa, not Esther," Pearl corrected confidently, glancing up at Damian with wide eyes.
Melissa's cheeks flushed red with embarrassment, but she composed herself, avoiding Damian’s amused gaze.
He c****d an eyebrow and chuckled softly. "Oh, Melissa," he whispered, his voice teasing, "Seems your mummy has a diff
