A Whisper that went unheard novel Chapter 216

Melody abruptly stood up with her head down and completely forgot that Jeremy was right in front of her.

She collided straight into his chest.

Jeremy let out a soft grunt and instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist.

The subtle scent of body wash lingered on his warm skin. Melody could clearly see his defined collarbones and toned chest too.

Her mouth went dry, and a blush rushed to her face.

Suddenly, she felt like a total pervert.

Embarrassed, she didn't dare look up. She could only softly mumble, "I..."

But before she could finish her sentence, Jeremy grasped her chin and tilted her head upward, his dark eyes swirling with deepening desire.

...

On the day of their return flight, Cassie personally came out to see them off.

She warmly greeted Jeremy, "Dr. Chesson, I'll really miss you." Then, she playfully glanced at Melody. "And you too, Ms. Wardolf. Even though you're his fiancée right now, but..." Cassie paused deliberately, then casually said, "Anyway, I hope you're still his fiancée the next time you visit."

Melody's face immediately tightened, and she anxiously glanced at Jeremy.

However, he was already off to the side, taking a phone call, oblivious to Cassie's words.

Just then, Ophelia walked over to call Melody to the car.

Upon noticing her staring intently in Cassie's direction, she quietly said, "I don't know the full story, but there's definitely nothing going on between Jeremy and Cassie. People here are just naturally friendly. Cassie's attention isn't just on Jeremy."

Melody felt awkward at having been seen through so easily. "I know," she softly murmured.

…

It was past midnight when they landed back in Jembina.

Echo hadn't flown back with them. Immediately after finalizing the adoption, Jeremy had arranged for someone to handle the dog's vet checks and travel permits. Echo would be brought back to Jembina later on a private flight.

If the case had been critical, Melody certainly wouldn't have stopped him. But the fact that Krystal had waited at the airport for two hours clearly meant that it wasn't an urgent emergency.

She simply wanted Jeremy to get some rest first.

Yet, Jeremy shook his head. "It's fine. I'll head straight to the hospital." After a brief pause, he gently clarified, "There's a patient who was just transferred to our department two days ago. The condition is complicated, and we haven't finalized the treatment plan."

It was a rare explanation from Jeremy intended to reassure Melody about why he had to leave immediately.

Melody nodded in understanding and said nothing more.

She realized that she was actually quite easy to soothe. As long as Jeremy explained his reasoning clearly, she never stayed upset for long. She was always doing her best to understand him.

She softly said, "I'll take a taxi home."

But Krystal spoke before Jeremy could reply, saying, "I can drop you off."

She then added with a mocking tone, "It's past midnight. If I left you stranded at the airport alone, I'm sure the whole department would accuse me of bullying you tomorrow. After all, I'm not exactly seen as vulnerable. Who'd believe my side of the story?"