Chapter 2347

"You're refusing to let me go?" Melinda questioned. She turned toward Perseus and cocked her eyebrows. Her tone was icy as she continued, "On what grounds? Who are you? What gives you the right to say you won't allow it? Do I not get a say in my own life?" Perseus was stumped. He seemed to have forgotten about Melinda's personality. She was a sensitive, distrustful person who was strong and independent at the same time. This was due to her childhood environment, and it couldn't be changed. Of course, Perseus didn't want to change her either. "I just want to go abroad and do something that feels meaningful to me. This is good for you, for me, and for the babies," Melinda said, seizing her chance to speak while Perseus was silent. "I know you have the means to give me a good life and make me your pampered little pet, but I'm no one's pet. My life has its own meaning, and I have my freedom. You don't need to feel guilty toward me. I told you. As long as you saved Mr. Castillo, I was