Chapter 893

Time passed quickly, and Melina was now over seven months pregnant. Her belly had grown noticeably round, marking the transition from winter into the early days of summer. She dressed simply, wearing a lightweight floral cotton dress paired with thick-soled fabric shoes that Meredith had made for her. Her long hair was braided into two neat pigtails, completing the look of a country girl. Yet, no matter how modestly she dressed, her delicate features made her stand out. At the moment, Melina was standing by a small truck, watching Mason load crates of oranges onto the back. She tried to help, but Mason immediately stopped her, his voice dripping with concern. "Hey, don't you dare! You just stand there and stay put. I'll handle it. If you're thirsty, there's water in the truck. Or grab an orange to snack on." Looking down at her protruding belly, Melina relented, picking up an orange and peeling it as she called out cheerfully, "You've got this, Mason! Once we deliver all these oran