Chapter 46

"Did I upset you somehow? I'm sorry," Edward apologized, sensing that something was off but unsure where he had gone wrong. Still, he thought it was always better to apologize first. Melanie felt too embarrassed to explain herself. It would only make her look foolish if she did, so she kept her eyes closed, playing mute. Not knowing what else to say, Edward turned off the light and prepared to doze off. Melanie thought she could drift off quickly, but sleep eluded her. While she had found Edward slightly t annoying earlier, she realized it wasn't a big deal. After all, she had planned to use him as a means to an end. Given that they were essentially a sham couple, why should she feel upset? He had been nothing but kind to her, and here she was, holding onto her grievances. After a moment of contemplation, she decided that her attitude was unwarranted. In the dark, she rolled over and poked Edward gently with her finger. "Do you still want a massage?" Edward, who hadn't yet fal