Timmy didn't move anymore, sleeping soundly, while Melody Thorne couldn't sleep at all. She wanted to go downstairs to pour a glass of water and walked downstairs after leaving the bedroom. She knew someone named Wendy Lynch, so she didn't think much of it.
After pouring a glass of water, Melody Thorne zoned out again. So many things had happened these past days, one after another, overwhelming her, but what hurt her the most was concerning Hans Montrose.
"If you keep pouring, it'll overflow."
Suddenly Jared Quinn's voice came from behind; Melody Thorne was startled, almost dropping the cup in her hand. She glanced back at the culprit and glared at him.
Jared Quinn stood there completely blocking the doorway, leaving no trace of an exit, making it impossible for her to get out.
Melody Thorne had filled the cup too full. She picked up another cup and poured out a little, intending to leave. But behind her, a wall came up, cold and firm, with arms wrapping around her from behind.
