Chapter 28
“Mom, I... I can’t marry Thomas.” Thomas’s mother asked, “Why, Melina? Is there someone else you like?” “No... I—” “Melina won’t marry anyone else.” A cool voice interrupted, and everyone turned to see Adrian standing in the doorway of Melina’s bedroom. Despite his sickly pallor, he still exuded an imposing presence. Melina’s heart tightened as she stood up. Thomas’s mother looked at Adrian suspiciously and asked, “Who are you, and what do you mean?” Adrian nodded slightly and walked over to Melina, placing an arm around her shoulders. Melina tried to pull away, but he held her tighter, his dark eyes staring at the elders. “I’m Melina’s husband.” Those simple words struck like a thunderclap, leaving everyone stunned. Melina felt like the world was spinning, barely able to stand. It
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