Chapter 699

People who didn't usually act sweet could be utterly disarming when they did. And Melina, with her delicate and almost doll-like features, was completely irresistible. Andrew couldn't muster a single word of refusal. Melina wasn't just putting on an act, though. She hadn't lied—she genuinely felt a little scared. After all, she was only 20, barely an adult, and still trying to figure out marriage. The unexpected pregnancy had left her feeling overwhelmed and unsure. With Wallace still in a coma, she had no one to lean on. Even though she knew Andrew had his issues, her instincts still drew her to rely on him. So Andrew stayed. They lay down together, and Melina nestled closer, falling asleep beside him. Not long after, Andrew found himself lying there, listening to her steady breathing, his thoughts a mess. He began to wonder if Melina trusted him enough to sleep so soundly next to him. After everything he'd done—forcing her to leave school, taking her to