Chapter 77

"Was it tough to keep up that act?" Edward asked Melanie emotionlessly. In fact, there was a distinct chill in his tone. Melanie didn't know why, but she choked and began coughing violently. Edward watched her coldly without going up to check on her. "I wasn't acting. Why would you say that?" Edward looked at her with an almost imperceptible look of disappointment. He wanted to say something but ultimately swallowed the words at the tip of his tongue and decided to ignore Melanie. After he washed up, he got into bed and closed his eyes, pretending to sleep. Melanie really felt guilty this time. She knew that Edward was angry and considered that perhaps she really had done something wrong. However, if she had just accepted Felicia's treatment of her, she would have felt like a total loser. She ate two more cookies, and when she felt less hungry, she climbed slowly into bed. Edward had his back to her so Melanie could not see his expression. She thought for a moment before reach