Chapter 549

Melina ignored Dante's desperate attempts to explain himself. She continued, her tone unwavering, "So, hearing the truth is too much for you to handle? What exactly are you trying to achieve? You're hurting yourself so I'll feel guilty? Do you want me to spend the rest of my life burdened with regret if you die?" "No, that's not it! I swear! I just… I thought you didn't want me anymore." "I'm not your parent, Dante. I'm not responsible for your well-being, and I don't owe you anything. You used me to manipulate Andrew, and then you claimed it wasn't intentional. "But I'm a human. I have feelings, too. I get hurt, and I feel pain. Don't come looking for me again. Take care of yourself." Andrew had done this, and Dante was doing the same. They both thought their "unintentional" harm would be forgiven without question. But why should the one who was hurt always be the one to forgive? Melina turned and walked out without looking back. The kindness she showed Yvonne w