Chapter 789

Hearing Melina ask him to wait, Andrew's expression changed. He wasn't sure if she was asking him to stop approaching Delilah or if she meant to delay the wedding. Judging by her expression, it was likely the latter. Delilah had indeed hit Melina's weak spot. Melina could be indifferent to her grandmother, but she didn't want the village's reputation to suffer, nor did she want blood shed at the school. If that caused families to stop sending their children to school, Melina wouldn't be able to bear it. Melina lowered her head, avoiding Andrew's gaze. Her voice was barely audible as she said, "Andrew, let's pause the wedding." Andrew's expression darkened as he stopped in his tracks. He turned to Melina and said, "Melina, do you know how long I've been preparing for this wedding? It's not just the work of the past few days. Months ago, I started ordering the wedding attire, choosing the raw stones, and designing the rings. "I've been quietly planning everything to give you a w