Chapter 156. Fire in the House

Melissa

The sun shone brightly, the atmosphere bubbly and charged, but my feelings were the direct opposite as I worked on packing the rest of my clothes.

It was past one pm, and it gradually dawned on me that in less than three hours, I'd be leaving California for Mexico. Mexico was a nice country, but I wasn't sure it would be nice to me if Dexter wasn't there.

What could I do about it?

Nothing!

The doorbell jingled, so I dropped the last pair of black shoes I'd selected as I didn't know what event I might be attending, even though I planned to stay indoors throughout my visit there.

My chest tightened since I wasn't expecting any visitors, then I shook away my suspicion, reminding myself that if it was Leonardo he wouldn't be coming directly through the door.

I took a peek at the peephole and found a man standing beside a bike with a box, causing me to frown.

It was strange to see him because I didn't make an order and I was