Chapter 82

Melanie shook her head, tears in her eyes. "I just didn't think you'd be the one here with me now." Kathleen exhaled softly. "Neither did I." Melanie glanced up, her eyes glistening with tears. "I'm sorry." "Why are you saying sorry?" "If it hadn't been for my mom back then..." Kathleen's expression changed slightly. "Let's not talk about it." Melanie bit her lip, avoiding Kathleen's eyes, and lowered her head to sip her chicken broth. Kathleen stayed with Melanie until after 2:00 am. Melanie had initially asked her to spend the night, but Kathleen declined. When Kathleen got home, Shawn still hadn't returned. It seemed he wouldn't be back that night. Worn out from the night, Kathleen collapsed onto the bed and immediately fell asleep, too tired to think about Shawn. She slept until sunlight streamed into the room, tossing and turning several times before finally sitting up. As she walked out of the bedroom, she rubbed her hair and was greeted by a delightful aroma.