116. HUSH MELODY!

JENSEN’S POV. “Aunt. Aunt, it’s fine,” I said quickly, catching her wrist gently. “I know I deserved it.” She stared at me, searching my face, her hand now softly cupping my slapped cheek. “Why did you do that to Mel, Jensen? You know how messy all her relationships end. Why aren’t you any different?” Her voice cracked with disappointment. “Do you know how happy I was when she told me about you?” My heart swelled with happiness. She told her? Melody had actually told her mother about us? Aunty Rayana had been happy? I swallowed the lump in my throat. “No… I’m sorry. I disappointed you. I swear I didn’t mean to, Aunt. I’m so sorry.” She shook her head, still caressing my stinging cheek with motherly tenderness. “No, it’s fine… It’s fine, my baby.” She sighed heavily. “Good thing you’re here. Come in.” We stepped inside and the door shut behind us with a soft click. “Mom? Who’s that?” Melody’s voice floated down from the stairs. Then she appeared. Fuck. She was so beautiful it h