Chapter 507

Melina hadn't expected to see Andrew. For a brief moment, she froze in place, then nodded faintly before averting her gaze. Her demeanor was calm, without hatred or resentment—just a distant indifference. That indifference hurt Andrew more than any anger or loathing ever could. Stopping mid-step, Melina seemed to remember the unresolved matters between them. She turned back and said, "Have you signed the divorce papers? If there's nothing left to discuss, let's head to the courthouse now." Previously, she had left the signed divorce papers at Oakread. To truly sever ties with Andrew, however, they needed to finalize the process at the courthouse. Andrew stood instinctively and took a few steps toward her, his voice restrained as he called out, "Angel." Melina frowned sharply. "Don't call me that. My name is Melina Crawford. I'm not one of your pets." She was the kind of person who appeared deeply empathetic yet could sever ties with unflinching resolve. Discovering Andrew's dec