Chapter 527

"If you're truly worried about me, why don't you come back and watch over me?"

Melissa pouted.

"You're even delaying your return date by a year."

Melissa had been counting the days until Sean's return since she learned he was still alive.

Just when she'd finally seen hope, Sean wanted to delay his return.

"Be good."

Sean saw the face she pulled. He looked at her indulgently as if he were looking at a younger sister.

"A year isn't that long."

"Forget it. I've already waited for so many years. One more won't make any difference."

Melissa smiled at him.

"Besides, we'll be able to celebrate your birthday openly next year."

"Okay."

Sean got up and retrieved his jacket.

"I'm leaving."

"Okay."

Melissa reluctantly sent him to the door. She watched him put on his baseball cap and mask before leaving, and she finally closed the door, smiling.

She lay in bed and relished the memory of how Sean had looked annoyed as he forbade her from drinking alcohol. She knew she would