When Love Comes Knocking novel Chapter 12

Andrew's mind went blank for a moment.

It was the first time anyone had ever said they wanted to take care of him and to be kind to him.

How ridiculous!

Yet, for some reason, Andrew didn't laugh.

Realizing he had misjudged Melina, the harshness in his eyes softened.

Just then, Andrew caught a whiff of a subtle fragrance. It was like a blend of soapberry and milk, an indescribable scent that was both soothing and sleep-inducing.

What was this feeling? Was he getting... drowsy?

Was this scent the reason why he calmed down last night?

Andrew turned to Dorothy. "Dorothy, you can go now."

Dorothy hesitated, casting a worried glance at Melina. She left some cold medicine on the table and then left.

Andrew stepped out of the tub, his face impassive. "Kiddo, change your clothes and come to my room," he said flatly.

Shivering in the cold water, Melina's voice quavered, "Why should I go to your room? And I'm not a kid, I have a name. It's Melina."

"Kiddo, don't test my patience."

Andrew's habitual commanding tone brooked no argument. Without waiting for a response, he turned and left, his clothes dripping.

After Andrew left, Melina's lips quivered, looking forlorn.

She was trying so hard to make this work.

Quickly, she patted her cheeks, giving herself a pep talk. "Come on, Lina, stay strong. It's okay. You're here to repay a debt of gratitude. A little hardship is nothing."

She changed into dry clothes, blow-dried her hair, and took the cold medicine Dorothy had left.

What did Andrew want her upstairs for?

Was he going to give her a hard time again?

Melina hesitated but decided to go up anyway.

If he wanted to make things difficult, so be it. She wasn't afraid!

She knocked on Andrew's door and, hearing no response, took a deep breath before pushing it open. This time, she wasn't barging in uninvited; Andrew had told her to come.

Inside, she found Andrew sitting up in bed, eyes closed, seemingly asleep.

Melina found it odd. When Andrew was awake, he looked languid and carefree, but asleep, he exuded an air of menace.

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