at Moore Residence. After changing out of red wine–stained Melody up and slipped into a pristine nightgown adorned with lace. Despite her unassuming appearance and graceful was a allure to her innocence. With her hair a bun, she exuded a soft, as she went to heat up cup of milk for Edward, which she to his study. Knock, knock. Melody noticed the slightly ajar. head, she peeked in, her voice gentle and inviting, “Mr. Moore, are you I’ve brought you some warm milk. By the French Edward sat in his wheelchair, straightening up the sound of her voice. Adjusting his sleeve, he caught his reflection in the still as hideous and terrifying as ever. couldn’t help but wonder why Melody didn’t seem frightened of him. “Come on in,” invited, turning his her. His eyes lingered on her attire a white lace dress that hugged her figure softly, accentuating her soft and demure demeanor. glossy almond and a face as sweet a peach, Melody seemed almost irresistible, tempting anyone to approach her. calmly his to his work, focused on the financial reports. the computer desk. As approached with a steaming mug of his composure to waver as his senses caught the sweet scent that from her. ‘Geez, this girl’s really bouncing off the walls today! What’s gotten into her now?‘ Despite his outward calm, felt a of agitation within. Placing the on the approached in close. She gently took his hand, intertwining their fingers as she squatted beside him. For a moment, Melody’s eyes sparkled Ed,” she softly, her gaze warm and carnest. “Ed? Did she just me that? Apart and grandma, nobody’s that for me. But way she it… it felt different, more personal,” Edward reflected, like he was being drawn into an web of emotions. 18:59 Wed, Oct 23 @ Chapter 36 Melody’s Allure He to a straight face, but a heat crept his cheeks. He a sideways to mask and spoke with forced coolness. “So, is this your way of showing appreciation?” Seriously, what’s Edward I’m guy, not some toy she could freely tease toy with just because bound to a wheelchair! Come on, all did was toss a few papers at her because he was worried about the family’s reputation if she went out in public everyone calling her “Mrs. ” she to go this overboard? a shake her Melody rose from her seat. “Of course not,” she then plopped onto his lap. Her movements were confident and unabashed. Edward was taken his expression morphing into puzzled frown. intimacy was foreign to him, particularly in this unexpected moment. His initial impulse to away, just like before, “What are you doing? stop! I only to let you stay you…” he his words trailing off Melody preempted action, firmly straddling his and gripping his shoulders tightly. smirk across Melody’s lips as she met Edward’s gaze. “Oh, what did she taunted, her voice laced with amusement. “Not ready to give in just huh? admit, resistance is kind of cute. I like it!” teased, a flirtatious look. Melody pressed herself against Edward, her glued to his. lips were a breath away from his, sweet scent of cinnamon filling his senses. She had gone full- on seduction mode! This time, wanted him to fall at her feet like in their past life. Then, she’d shower him with love, making for all their past regrets. “Hey, get off me!” Edward her back, his voice firm.