Chapter 13 One By One

Albert was about to strike, but a hoarse male voice sounded through the air.

"Boss, I finally found you!" Irwin cried. His eyes were slightly bloodshot, a messy stubble around his mouth. It wasn't obvious that he hadn't gotten a wink of sleep.

Albert narrowed his eyes slightly, and he grabbed Irwin by the shoulders. "I didn't expect you to still be around Mel, Irwin."

He was actually quite upset that his alone time with Melody had been interrupted, especially since the opportunity was rare.

Before Irwin could reply, Albert immediately turned to look at Mel with teary eyes—like a puppy that had just been abandoned. "Are you going back already, Mel?"

Seeing him like this, Melody's heart melted in an instant. She subconsciously caressed his hair. "Be good and wait here. You can move in with me once I've taken care of some things."

"Okay!" Albert nodded obediently upon hearing this.

He let go of Irwin and held Melody's hand, and said sincerely, "I'll be very good and wait for you, M