Chapter 1058

"That's not it! I've always been willing to care for you, and I'm more than willing to care for you in the future! It's not something that I'm forced to do…"

Brayden feared his words would inadvertently hurt Melissa, so he decided not to continue in that vein.

He said, "C'mon, you should head downstairs to eat something. You've already slept the day away."

"I don't want to eat!"

Melissa lay down again and pulled the sheets around herself.

She said dully, "I want to sleep for a bit longer. Shut the door on your way out."

Seeing that she'd already shut her eyes and started weeping, Brayden said softly, "I'll have the kitchen keep the food warm for you. Remember to call me when you wake up, okay? I'll be right downstairs!"

"Okay."

Brayden left the room after hearing Melissa's muffled reply. He shut the door behind him.

Melissa remained upstairs. She didn't head downstairs, even when Sean returned. Sean had already spoken to Angeline on the phone and told her he wouldn't meet