She was about to take off her clothes, but Jared Quinn's large hand promptly stopped her, his deep, husky voice carried a hint of scratchiness, "Melody Thorne, why do I feel like you're making a deal with me rather than being affectionate?"
Melody "..."
Is there a difference?
Being affectionate also leads to bed, doesn't it?
A deal also leads to bed, is there a difference?
"I really miss the times when you used to call me brother Jared affectionately."
Melody "..."
That was ages ago, so long that I've forgotten when it was, can we not bring it up?
Jared's fingers buttoned her clothes one by one, speaking deeply, "From now on, just tell me what you want directly, don't use yourself as leverage, Mrs. Quinn."
Melody bit her lower lip; he was the one who wanted her to take off clothes, and now he's asking her to put them on. What on earth does he want?
"Master Jared, madam is here," Simon Sutton knocked on the door from outside, his voice carrying through.
