Chapter 713

Over the past three months, she had grown used to being close to him and acting playful around him. She was once strong enough to break bricks, but the pregnancy left her looking more soft—though not sickly pale like Linda. It was a gentleness that came from being spoiled, wrapped up in constant care. Andrew immediately leaned over, scooping her into his arms. He couldn't hide the slight curl of his lips. He loved this side of Melina. In fact, he loved every side of her—driven, sunny, even raising her fists to fight. Most of all, he loved it when she relied on him like this. Many people in Oakread were shocked when Andrew showed up carrying Melina. The two of them had been gone for three months, then suddenly reappeared together like this, acting as close as ever. Jason, who was always on Melina's side, thought of calling Shayla and Lyla. He figured Melina would want to see her friends after being away for so long. Dorothy's first thought was to notify Toby and the others, since