Chapter 18
It was as though a bolt of lightning had struck Albert on the spot, judging from the way he remained rooted to the spot in a shell–shocked state.
His voice quivered. “So, you haven’t forgotten about Leon this whole time? You came here just to look for a replacement for him?”
While Melanie’s eyes were instantly haunted by a mixture of emotions, she remained calm. “It’s not that I haven’t forgotten about him–it’s just that I’ve never forgotten about him.”
“What about the e five years we shared, huh? Don’t you feel anything for me?”
Albert’s expression changed drastically on the sp He retorted angrily, “Wh
spot.
Melanie was silent for a moment. Finally, she replied in a low tone, “No. It was just a contract, wasn’t it?”
A bitter smile formed on Albert’s lips. His voice carried a self–deprecating tinge. “ught… It was just a contract. So, why am I the only one who developed feelings?”
Melanie could only look at Albert with mixed feelings dancing in her eyes. She said quietly, “You should go home. 1 will never remarry you. Life is perfect for me right now–I’ll be able to live a good life with Leon’s carbon copy keeping me company.”
Albert felt as though someone had just punched him right in the chest. He questioned quietly, “Will you spend the rest of your life with him?
Melanie was silent for a moment before nodding. “Probably.”
A mixture of emotions overwhelmed Albert at that moment. One moment he felt rage coursing through his veins; the next moment he was engulfed by despair. He couldn’t bear the thought of Melanie belonging to another man permanently.
Finally, he echoed hoarsely, “What if I go under the knife and shape my lools to fit your palate more?”
His question caught Melanie off guard. The shock was palpable on her face.
“What did you just say?”
Albert’s voice came out deep and hoarse. “What if I alter my looks to resemble Leon? Will you fall in love with me, then?”
Melanie looked at him in disbelief. She could barely believe her ears.
Tober, Albert had always been a gentle yet prideful man. This was her first time witnessing his loss of control, as well as his pathetic si
She replied quietly, “There’s no need for you to go to such lengths.”
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The despair in Albert’s eyes was evident. “But I can’t lose you! The thought of losing you tortures me to no end! Yes, I hurt you many times in the past for Vivi’s sake, but that was because I didn’t know of my feelings toward you. Please give me one more chance, okay? Please, Melanie. I’m begging you.”
Melarde just gazed back at him, clearly conflicted. Her silence stretched on for a moment before she shook her head again. ” proposal.”
Albert’s expression was as black as thunder. He gritted out, “I won’t give up on you.”
Melanie just sighed. “Seriously, you don’t have to do this.”
“I’m sorry, but I still can’t accept your
anywhere else to stay, i
so I’d like to stay here.”
She was about to leave when she heard Albert’s voice booming from behind. “I don’t have any His statement caught her by surprise, prompting her to turn around and look at him. “What did you say?” Albert continued stubbornly, “If you refuse to let me stay with you, I’ll stand under the rain.”
As Melanie stared at him, she felt a mixture of unknown feelings flooding her
Finally, she said helplessly, “You can stay in the guest room.
She’d never known Albert was such a sore loser.
When Tristan opened the front door of the villa, he noticed the additional presence in the living room. He was stunned at first, but his expression changed when he saw Albert. He approached Melanie hastily and grabbed herhand
“Mel, are you going to remarry him? Does this mean you don’t want the anymore?” he asked
