Chapter 433

Melina hadn't left Wallace's side for a moment. After Joseph got what he wanted, he no longer sought out Melina. Ashlyn and Celine seemed to have been notified, as they didn't come to trouble her either. Even the bodyguards in the room were reduced to just two. Wallace was in good spirits that day and seemed free of pain. He chatted with Melina and said that he wanted to eat some food and drink some juice. Melina cheerfully busied herself with preparing food and juice. But when she saw the untouched food, Melina's heart sank. They all said it was just the final rally before death—Wallace's life was at its end. In recent days, Wallace had been sleeping a lot. That day, he didn't seem tired. He kept quietly talking with Melina. She didn't know how a man struggling to swallow could still speak to her so gently. She sat up straight and listened carefully, afraid she would never hear him again. At some point, Wallace's voice grew softer. Melina had to lean close to hear him. Wallace