Chapter 363 He's Prompt This Time

Christopher struggled to find an appropriate topic to break the awkward silence as Melody leaned beside the window alone, deep in her thoughts.

"Aren't you cold?" he asked out of nowhere.

His effort to lighten the mood seemed to go unnoticed, as Melody did not respond nor acknowledge his question.

Thinking she might not have heard him, Christopher refrained from pressing the matter. He took off his jacket to put it over her.

Melody then faced him with a slight frown, clarifying, "I'm not cold."

Her irritation grew as she reflected on how attentively Christopher had been, looking after Talia in the hospital, a stark contrast to his behavior during their marriage.

She had experienced her fair share of pains and illnesses while they were still married, but this man was constantly preoccupied with work and paid little attention to her.

Natasha and Olivia had mocked her instead of showing compassion. Only Jonathan showed sensitivity, occasionally cooking her a warm soup.

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