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." Albert's expression changed drastically on the spot. He retorted angrily, "What about the five years we shared, huh? Don't you feel anything for me?" 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. "Right… 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 h