Melody Thorne's gaze was evasive, and she replied very obediently.
The gentler she behaved, the deeper Jared Quinn's eyes fixed on her. His big hand touched Melody Thorne's delicate chin, lifted it, and under her gaze, Jared Quinn kissed her, a kiss that lasted a long minute.
Melody Thorne decided not to think about the previous life anymore. As long as she received news about her parents, things between her and Jared Quinn would be even. He had once abandoned her, so she abandoned him once in return, wiping the slate clean for their past life.
Although the kiss wasn't very satisfying, the rare fact that she didn't resist put Jared Quinn in a great mood as he pulled off his tie and loosened the collar button.
"Drink," Melody Thorne said, clinking her glass against his. Her slender white fingers held the crystal wine glass, its red contents echoing her gesture, creating a unique charm.
Jared Quinn's gaze deepened as he tilted his head back and drank the wine she had poured.
