When Love Comes Knocking novel Chapter 14

Andrew regarded Melina with indifference.

"What you promised has nothing to do with me," he said dismissively.

"But Mr. Wentworth Senior is your grandpa."

"I don't care."

"Andrew!"

Andrew stared impassively at the bristling girl before him.

Melina bit her lip, her voice tinged with a plea. "Andrew, Mr. Wentworth Senior is an elderly man with a weak heart. Please, I'm begging you. Tomorrow... You can give me even more chores tomorrow, I don't mind."

Wallace had supported her for years. He was the only elder who wrote to check on her.

Melina had so little; she desperately wanted to protect what little she had.

Andrew scrutinized Melina, then suddenly smiled—a cold, reckless smile. "I'll agree to pretend to be a couple for a day. But after that, I want you to move out."

Melina's eyes widened when Andrew told her to move out.

She hesitated, "But I promised Mr. Wentworth Senior I'd take care of you."

Andrew scoffed. "Do you think I need your care? Dorothy arranges everything. I have helpers come in daily to keep Oakread tidy and prepare food I like. Before you showed up, the orchids in the garden thrived for two years."

It was out of character for Andrew to say so much.

It suddenly dawned on Melina that Andrew was right.

Andrew didn't need her to take care of him at all. Her presence had only caused him trouble.

These past few days had made it clear to her that Andrew strongly disliked her.

Now, Andrew looked down at Melina, his tone devoid of emotion. "We're married in name only. This marriage was Grandpa's wish. I'll provide you with a house. But from now on, I don't want to see you."

Melina twisted her fingers, her mind in turmoil. After a long pause, she answered.

"I can move out, but I have one condition."

"Oh, isn't a house in Cyntia enough? Go on, what else do you want?" Andrew's gaze was heavy with mockery.

There it was, he thought, her greedy nature exposed. Knowing she couldn't get anything more from him, she was making an outrageous demand before leaving.

Ignoring Andrew's scorn, Melina's expression remained serious.

"I don't want your house. My only condition is that if Mr. Wentworth Senior visits in the future, you let me know. You'll pretend to be my husband just for him. I don't want Mr. Wentworth Senior to be upset."

"Oh?"

"If you agree to this, I'll move out as soon as I find a place."

Andrew scrutinized Melina, trying to discern from her gaze whether she was doing this for Wallace or if she was using Wallace as an excuse to maintain ties with him.

Melina's eyes revealed no lingering fondness for him in the end.

Andrew's gaze darkened as he agreed. "Fine."

Melina nodded immediately as if fearing Andrew might change his mind. "Good, then I agree to move out."

Her apparent indifference irked Andrew, causing his eyes to narrow slightly.

Melina, no longer concerned with Andrew, left to buy groceries. With Wallace coming for lunch, she planned to prepare several dishes.

At this moment, Melina felt somewhat lost.

She had tried her best.

It seemed marriage wasn't something that could be managed through effort alone.

Yet her confusion wasn't tinged with sadness. After all, she had agreed to marry Andrew to repay a debt of gratitude.

If Andrew didn't like her, well, she didn't particularly like Andrew either.

…

It was 11:00 am when Wallace arrived.

Seeing him, Melina hurried to greet him. "Mr. Wentworth Senior, you're here! Why did you bring so many things?"

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