Chapter 456 Playing Hard to Get

Melody turned her head away because she was experiencing an unprecedented amount of embarrassment. It was a textbook example of her worst fears coming true.

Swiftly, she averted her gaze and prepared to depart.

However, her hurried departure was interrupted when she tripped over a pebble, nearly falling over due to her high heels.

Christopher, with his quick reflexes, rushed to her aid, catching her by the waist just in time.

Melody expected pain from the fall. She was surprised to find herself safely in Christopher's grasp and inches away from his attractive face.

The smell of tobacco that lingered on Christopher was mild and pleasant.

With a raised eyebrow, he teased, "What is this? Playing hard to get?"

His demeanor was relaxed, as if their previous awkward moment had never occurred.

Caught off guard by his aid and playful comment, Melody reflected on how this man had transformed from an aloof individual into a flirtatious one.

She hastily stood up, distancing herself, and