Chapter 19 He's Not Considerate, He Just Finds It Troublesome
- Melanie's straightforwardness caught Marcus off guard for a moment.
- "It's okay if you're not interested." Melanie glanced down, feeling a bit awkward. "I just said it on a whim. Don't take it seriously."
- Marcus was silent momentarily before asking, "Sorry, Melanie, but can I ask why?"