At the same time, in Keith's Villa.
The bedroom was messy.
The white gauze curtain was closed, and there were small and yellow colored lights on it, adding a few romantic and warm colors.
Keith lay mesmerized on top of Melissa. He was panting slightly, and the back of his hand gently caressed the delicate skin of her cheek.
He asked with his magnetic and titillating voice, "Do you still want to break up?"
Melissa meekly shook her head, "Not any more. I'm not willing now."
Being satisfied with her answer, Keith kissed her again on the lips.
She pushed her away and whispered, "No, I'm so tired."
Keith rolled over and leaned over the bed. A blanket covered his naked lower body, and his abs were soaked in thin sweat, which was sexy.
He hugged Melissa up into his arms and got back to the business, "Melissa, I want you to face your inner fears and try to make a few trips back to the Callahan Residence."
"I admit I am selfish. If you are announced the daughter of Callahan family, we are married rightfully. Everyone blesses to us. There will be no one to question. Even for our future, I hope you will try it."
"But don't worry, no matter what happens, I will never give up on you. I will be with you and face all the fears head on."
Melissa was silent for a long time.
When she calmed down and thought about it, she actually understood Keith ...
Just try it.
"Okay, I promise. When I'm free, I'll call Shane and make a trip back."
Keith kissed her forehead with satisfaction.
She sighed. Callahan family reminded her of the time when she was attacked in the penthouse.
"Keith, do you remember? The last time I, in order to help Lyra find evidence that Anthony was a bastard, went back to the Callahan family for a few days."
Keith nodded, "Of course I remember. Didn't you just never want to go back after that happened?"
She got up from his arms and seriously looked at him, "Late the night I got the photos. I encountered something particularly horrible."
Keith wrinkled his brows slightly, "It's been so long and I haven't heard you talk about it?"
"Because Shane explained at the time that I was imagining and I really don't remember much about it. Plus it was a private matter for the Callahan family, so I never told anyone about it."
Keith turned serious as well, "What happened to you that day?"
Melissa lowered her head, fell into contemplation, and recounted one by one.
"The Callahan Residence has a rule set by Shane. The top floor is locked after dark and no one is allowed up there. But the top floor is also where my father's study is, and my mother's bedroom are located."
"That day I went over the wall from the downstairs window. I just went into my father's study and stole the photo, but someone took an ashtray from behind and smashed my head. And this person choked me, and really wanted me to die."
"The light in the study that day was very dark. I vaguely saw the person's eyes by the moonlight. It was a killing intent. The eyes were red and horrible like the evil spirits of hell."
"And the horrible voices shouted in my ears as if to say ... why are you still alive? You are a disgrace and you should die ..."
Keith listened intently and was incredulous.
"It is surprising ... Can you remember what this person looked like except for the eyes? It was a man or a woman?"
Melissa closed her eyes and recalled carefully.
After a moment, she shook her head, "I don't remember."
Keith once again took her into his arms, and reassured her carefully, "If this incident is not your dream, but a real experience, the someone is imprisoned in the penthouse. No one knows how many years it has passed. This is not a trivial thing."
She nodded, "Yeah, I've always had my doubts before about whether it was my mother who I've never met. Keith, have you ever met her?"
"Of course, I have met her, but she doesn't seem to go out very often and never attends tea parties. I can only see her when the Callahan family holds a party."
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