Chapter 698

When Andrew saw Melina eating from his hand after refusing to eat on her own, the light in his eyes brightened like stars flickering in the night sky. Melina hesitated for a moment before testing the waters. "Andrew, I don't want to feel like some overfed pig, just eating and sleeping all day to 'take care of myself'. I want to study." The light in Andrew's eyes dimmed, replaced by a shadow of resolve. He shook his head. "Angel, I'm not sending you back to Cyntia University. I've already notified the university to arrange a one-year leave for you. It's too dangerous for you to be at school while you're pregnant." For Andrew, letting Melina out of his sight was out of the question. He couldn't bear the thought of her leaving him with the child in tow, or worse, of her getting hurt while carrying what he saw as a ticking time bomb. His research had told him enough—pregnancy carried risks. Severe complications could lead to the worst outcomes, and the idea of losing both Mel