Chapter 197

Melina shook her head. "No, why would I?" Dante looked into Melina's eyes. "Then why haven't I been able to reach you lately? It's my fault. I shouldn't have taken days off. I won't take leave anymore. So please don't leave me, okay?" Melina frowned. "I had someone inform you that I needed to take a few days off." "No, you must hate me. Didn't you say you'd send me photos? Didn't you say you'd help me see the world outside?" "I didn't have my phone with me the past few days." Melina didn't like to play guessing games. If there was something to discuss, she preferred to say it clearly face-to-face. Dante seemed stunned. Melina raised her left hand for him to see. "Look, I got injured in an accident recently. I've been recovering at the hospital. I just came back today." Dante saw Melina's bandaged palm and splinted finger. His expression changed instantly; his previously stubborn gaze was filled with worry now. He wasn't wallowing in self-pity anymore. "What happened to you, Ms.