Chapter 390

The sun outside was harsh and bright. But as Melody stepped out of the station, she still felt cold. "I'm getting him a lawyer," she said to Aloysius. "The best one I can find." Aloysius didn't respond. He was already thinking about when his parents might arrive. They might be able to help. Melody had planned to find Jason's parents to demand an explanation. She wanted them to take responsibility for what they'd done. However, Aloysius stopped her, worried that his parents might try to hurt her too. When they returned to the hotel, they found someone waiting outside. Jeremy was standing under the camphor tree, his shirt stirring slightly in the breeze as he watched them in silence. Melody stopped in her tracks the moment she saw him. She didn't want to see him right now. So, she turned and started walking in the opposite direction. But Jeremy caught up to her. He didn't care that Aloysius was right there. He reached out and grabbed her arm, forcing her to stop. When he saw he