Chapter 78

To verify the information, Andrew sent someone directly to Melina's hometown to dig deeper. He wanted to know details about her life, and nothing could be left unchecked. Andrew was unable to sleep and gave up trying altogether. Late at night, the oppressive atmosphere around Andrew seemed to grow heavier. For the first time, he realized just how much Melina had affected him. It had only been a few days, but he was already growing dependent on the calmness she brought him. But what if Melina found out about him? She could easily use that knowledge against him and threaten his control. The unpredictability of it, such as the possibility of such a dangerous weakness, had sparked a fleeting but dark thought within him to destroy her before she became a threat. In the next moment, Andrew flipped on all the lights at Oakread. Darkness had a way of unleashing demons, so it was better to keep the place bright. Standing by the window on the second floor, he noticed something odd in