Serendipity's Secret (Melanie) novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 

“Stay away from him in the future,” Edward warned, his voice low when he noticed that Melanie didn’t turn around. 

“Why?” Melanie asked, puzzled. 

He sighed when he recalled Tanner’s reckless bravado. “Just trust me on this ” 

She felt curious but decided not to push it further since Edwar 

Edward had spoken so firmly. 

After massaging her back for a while, Edward began to lead her shoulders, alternating the pressure of his fingers. “How’s the pressure?” 

Melanie wanted to sigh in comfort. His fingers were slender yet strong, and he seemed to know exactly how much pressure to apply as if he had been trained for 

this. 

“It feels 

sgreat. Very comfortable,” she replied. 

Edward slowed his movements, falling silent. He had never given a massage before. This was all instinctive.. 

y do minutes. Several times, Melanie nearly 

Most people would grow impatient after a few minutes, but he found himself patient and continued for nearly interrupted, but the relaxation was too blissful to break 

With her eyes closed, she drifted into her thoughts, feeling the warmth of Edward’s fingertips. 

He was so nice to her, but she felt like she was taking advantage of him. The fact that she was carrying a child that didn’t belong to him weighed on her mind. 

“I should give you a massage, too. You must be tired after worlding all day,” she offered, wanting to reciprocate, 

Edward’s job was demanding in its own nature. While it wasn’t physically strenuous, there were times when using his brain felt even more exhausting than physica labot. 

Edward instinctively shook his head. “No need. You should get some rest. 

Melanie bit her lip, her frustration surfacing “What’s with the hesitation? Others would jump at the chance to have me massage them!” 

Realizing 

was getting a bit heated, Edward considered it momentarily “Fine. Wait a second.” 

He got up and headed to the sink to wash his hands. 

Melanie’s irritation flared as she watched him. She wondered what his action meant. Did he think she was dirty? She had just cleaned up and smelled good! 

Edward dried his hands with a towel and returned to the bed. Instead of lying down, he turned his back to her. “Alright. I’m ready.” 

so, did this mean he was ready for her massage? 

Melanie shot him a few glances before turing away, deliberately malding a show of it. “Forget it. I’m not massaging you anymore!” 

Edward was confused. Earlier, he had refused, but she insisted on helping. Now that he was willing, she was backding out. At that moment, he understood why prople said women were hard to understand, 

Sensing her change in mood, Edward reached out and gently patted her back” 

“What’s wrong? Are you unhappy?” 

They were already married, yet he acted like she was ditty, she questioned what sort of c 

“Nothing,” she replied, her tone colder than before. 

Edward furrowed his brow, pressing his lips together in thought. 

deanliness obsession he had,