章 235: Disclosing to the last person

"What was that for?" questioned Conner, staring at Melanie with a deep frown. 

Melanie could feel her blood rushing to her ears and mind, as she tried to think as quickly as she could on what she should do right now. She could hear the words of the person on the other side of the phone. It sounded like Conner's father,

"Hello? Conner, are you there?" the voice came through. 

"Give me the phone, Mel. We need help and this isn't time to waste it. If you want to speak about us going out—" Melanie pressed her finger on the disconnect button of the phone call and Conner's eyes widened. "Mel!

"This isn't about my feelings or your feelings, Conner. There is something I have been wanting to tell you," said Melanie, and Conner slightly shook his head. 

"What is it?" he curiously asked her.