Chapter 904

Seeing Mason's and Meredith's lives improving, some people in the town had become envious. That was just how people were. When you were weak and struggling, they felt sorry for your hardships. But the moment you started to work hard and rise above it all, some thought, "If an idiot like that could live so well, it was just unfair." Melina had learned about human nature at a young age, so she understood why this was happening. Of course, she believed only a small number of people thought this way. Supporting her belly, Melina walked over. Meredith seemed at a loss for words, but Melina knew exactly how to respond. Her voice, usually gentle with Meredith, turned cold and sharp as she looked at Thorian and Cassian. "I understand what you're getting at. Just say it—what do you want?" Their eyes lit up when they saw Melina. She was stunningly beautiful, and, after being pampered by Andrew for so long, not even a plain, rustic outfit could hide her charm. Facing Melina, Thorian's arr