Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1533

Janet had no idea what he meant.

"You'll find out later," Melvin answered ambiguously.

—

He parked the car.

Janet walked in front, with Melvin following behind, carrying her laptop bag.

Having never spent so much time alone with him, Janet's nerves were constantly on edge.

Distracted, she completely missed the step in front of her.

"Ah—"

Janet lost her balance, letting out a shriek as the color drained from her face.

In her panic, a large, firm hand suddenly caught her around the waist, holding her steady.

"Are you okay?" Melvin looked down at her, his voice laced with concern.

Janet gathered her wits and realized just how close they were. They were so close she could clearly trace Melvin's handsome features.

Especially those dark, bottomless eyes beneath thick lashes, staring intently back at her.

They were like a stormy sea; if she wasn't careful, she'd drown in them.

Staring at Melvin, Janet found herself momentarily captivated.

"What are you looking at?" Noticing her distraction, Melvin frowned. "Did you twist your ankle? Do you need to go to the hospital?"

"N-no." Snapping back to reality, Janet immediately pulled away, a little flustered. "Thanks. I'm fine."

"As long as you're okay." Melvin breathed a sigh of relief. He pressed the elevator button and softly reminded her, "Watch your step."

Janet pressed her lips together and stepped inside.

—

A moment later.

The elevator arrived at the top floor.

Melvin followed Janet into the apartment.

Saskia had gone out for groceries, so she wasn't home.

Janet poured Melvin a glass of water, then headed to the study to fetch the books.

This was Melvin's first time here, and he looked around with curiosity.

His gaze was drawn to a black hair tie with a rhinestone on the coffee table.

He picked it up, examined it, and upon hearing movement, smoothly slipped it into his pocket.

"There are quite a few."

Janet was only five-foot-three with slender arms and legs. Carrying such a thick stack of books, she looked as clumsy as a little penguin.

Yes.

A very adorable little penguin.

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