Chapter 727

Melina got excited when she realized they had arrived. She began pointing things out to Andrew as they walked. "Andrew, that's my friend's house. She has a lovely courtyard, and the kids around here love to hang out there." "That's the fish pond. They grow lotus roots in it. Whenever they harvest them, they give me a few pieces." "Yes, we take that small path ahead. Be careful not to slip into the fields. My house is over there." "Andrew, please put me down now. We're about to reach the village. A lot of people know me here. It's not appropriate if they see you carrying me like this." Seeing how insistent she was, Andrew finally let her stand on her own. Melina couldn't help but marvel at how strong Andrew was. An ordinary person would have been exhausted carrying even a small child for that long, let alone an adult like her. Yet, aside from breathing a little harder, Andrew seemed perfectly fine. Not only was he unfazed, but he also used one hand to steady her, ready to catch h