To her surprise, a knock echoed on the ward's door. Melody's eyes widened as she gazed at the man who entered her room. "Sherman?" Melody asked.

Sherman had not expected Melody to be awake. He swiftly approached the hospital bed and placed a pillow behind her head for her added comfort. With a chuckle, he asked, "What's wrong? You don't seem overly thrilled to see me."

Melody smiled. "That's not it. You're welcome here, of course. I just didn't expect you to visit. It's a pleasant surprise."

The smile faded from Sherman's face in an instant. He reached out to tuck a strand of Melody's hair behind her ear, but he immediately withdrew it and sighed deeply. Melody blinked and was puzzled by his sudden change in demeanor. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"What's the matter? Are things not going well at the company?" Melody asked.

head. "The company has received several large projects recently, and we've already achieved a lot of positive results for the second half

everything was going well for

be curious about why I'm frowning,"

Melody nodded.

since you entered the industry. I'm starting to find it hard

genuine concern for her, and she felt conflicted as

like this don't pop up

been slandered, framed, and nearly lost your life! Is this career truly worth risking

answer me right now. I understand that I'm just your senior, and I'm not that important a person in your life, but stop for a moment and ask yourself where's Lucas? Where are his grandparents? What

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