Chapter 416 Melody, I Like You

The dark of night was beautified by a crescent moon and a handful of stars twinkling vibrantly.

A soft breeze carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees wafted around them.

Melody, lost in the moon's glow, found her thoughts drifting.

Perhaps the alcohol was influencing her. She thought she saw images of her late parents and uncle, which quickly morphed into Philip's face.

His radiant, cheery smile broke her heart.

Suddenly, she blurted, "Albert, what do you think lies beyond the moon?"

Her whimsical, nonsensical question took Albert by surprise.

She then whispered softly, "Do you think Phil is watching over me from the other side of the moon?"

Her voice was so low. It was almost a whisper to herself.

In Albert's mind, this was a bitter reminder of Melody's intense desire for Philip, a burning longing that was magnified infinitely in his mind.

Feeling ashamed yet unable to contain it, he was having difficulty suppressing his powerful emotions, a subtle belated jealousy begin