Richard stared at the small USB drive that Melody had left on the table, his brows knitting together. He had called her here today with the clear intention of discussing her unruly behaviour with Adam. He had expected resistance, yes, maybe even some excuses, but not… this.
Instead of promising him that she would keep away from Adam, she had neatly turned the conversation around, prodded him into answering questions he hadn't thought about in years, and then walked out—leaving this behind.
His gaze lingered on the USB. What was this supposed to mean? What kind of "gift" was it? He reached forward and picked it up, turning it between his fingers. He couldn't help but think back to the conversation they'd just had, her questions about trust, betrayal, and Marianne. And then the odd choice of words— "gift for you from Melanie."
But why would Melody have a gift for him from Melanie? The thought unsettled him.
