Chapter 117

Melina stopped in her tracks, a slight smile forming on her lips. The nurse froze before shouting in anger, "Shayla, are you going to defy your mother? If you dare go with her, I'll call your mother right now!" Shayla turned pale. Melina turned back to the bed and carried Shayla. Then, she started walking out. "If your mother comes looking for you, I'll handle it. I don't believe your mother would let a nurse mistreat her daughter like this." "What are you talking about? When have I ever mistreated her? Don't spout nonsense!" The nurse rushed forward to grab Shayla. "Her mother entrusted her to me, so I have the right to take care of her. Put her down right now!" Melina didn't put Shayla down. It would've been fine had Shayla chosen to stay silent. But since Shayla had said she wanted to go with her, Melina would make it happen. Mountain folk like her wouldn't just watch people bully the weak. The burly nurse failed to snatch Shayla away from Melina, as Melina's strength was ov