Chapter 418

Joe had taught Melina how to live with integrity. Wallace had given her the love and care she'd never had before. Everyone had their guiding lights, people who illuminated their path even after they were gone. No matter how dim, those lights kept Melina from succumbing to complete darkness. Melina gently squeezed Wallace's frail hand, her fingers pressing lightly into his palm. Joseph, impatient as ever, urged, "Let's go." Melina stood up, releasing Wallace's hand, and followed him out of the room. Joseph kept a careful distance, still wary after her earlier attack. "I'll have a few guards go with you to get the documents." "That's not necessary," Melina replied flatly. "Not just anyone can waltz into Oakread. If you send guards and something goes wrong, I won't be responsible." Joseph frowned, mulling it over. He knew she was right. Oakread had tighter security than the Wentworth residence—it was practically impenetrable. If it were so easy to walk in and take som