Chapter 31

Melina quickly dismissed the idea. There was no way Andrew could like her. He had made it clear that he was forced into this marriage, and he had no feelings for her. She couldn't figure out why Andrew had changed, but thanks to him, she didn't have to eat cheaply every day. Two days later, Helena was discharged from the hospital. She reopened the fish market, and Melina went back to work. This time, Helena didn't criticize or scold Melina like she used to. Instead, she seemed awkward and out of sorts. After Melina finished her tasks, she stood by idly. Helena suddenly spoke up, "Melina, there aren't many people in the afternoon. There's no point in you staying here. Why don't you go home after you deliver the orders to Oakread at 11:00 am?" Most of the people who shopped at this market were elderly folks from the neighborhood. They liked to buy groceries early in the morning, so by 10:00 am, the place was pretty much deserted. Melina first applied for the job because Samuel men