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Chapter 17 Little Temptress

Chapter 17 Little Temptress

A delicate touch graced Edward's forehead and nose.

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Edward's brows furrowed as he swiftly seized Melody's wrist, his grip tightening with a subtle intensity. The bob of his Adam's apple betrayed a tension that seemed more pronounced than usual. This little temptress, attempting to ensnare me once more!

Melody's heart pounded within her chest as she awkwardly recoiled, her eyes darting like a startled deer caught in the glare of headlights.

She had come close to kissing him but stopped short of touching his lips.

Her gaze trailed her thoughts, lingering on Edward's thin lips. Upon closer scrutiny, she discerned a hint of moisture between them, akin to morning dew-tempting, alluring. The intensity in Melody's eyes hinted at a readiness to pounce.

"Melody, cease this," Edward's temple throbbed with exasperation. If she persisted, he might find himself tempted to throttle her to rid her of these tantalizing notions..

Edward regarded her sternly, his Adam's apple bobbing twice before he lowered his eyelids to veil his emotions. His jaw clenched tightly as though he struggled to restrain himself. "Mr. Moore, I-I didn't mean to... to fall into your arms and nearly kiss you, Melody stammered.

"But, Mr. Moore, your skin is remarkably soft.

isn't unpleasant," Melody deliberately murmured the last two

joints stiffened, his grip on the

This little demon.

not for your

over the familiar figure standing at the doorway-Old Madam Moore, the eldest member of the Moore family,

divine

young girl pouted, gazing at Edward with an air of grievance. "Mr. Moore, I'm sorry; please

promise to behave and sleep on the sofa

ambiguous, implying a familiarity that wasn't

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Chapter 17 Little Temptress

on helplessly, sighing inwardly. This

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Madam Moore regarded them with astonishment. My, my, it's only been a

rate, could the birth of

consideration, Old Madam Moore approached with dignity and gentleness, helping Melody to her feet. "My dear, fear not."

shall share a bed with him. If he dares to mistreat you, simply inform me, and I shall see to

for you, now that

lady takes a liking to you. Scare her

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