Chapter 654

For a moment, no one spoke. Ronan then stood up and politely said, "You should all continue your conversation. I'll head back to my room to rest." As Ronan turned to leave, Alex, visibly frustrated, shouted after him, "Regardless of what may have happened before, Andrew and Melina are married now!" Ronan paused mid-step and turned back. His composed expression carried an air of sincerity as he replied, "I know they're married. That's why my relationship with Melina is one of pure friendship with clear boundaries. But I also hope you all understand why they got married in the first place." With that, Ronan didn't linger. He turned and walked away, heading back to his room. The truth about Andrew and Melina's marriage wasn't exactly a secret. Ronan had only been in Cyntia for a day. He had spent most of that time resting. But during a brief outing, he had learned quite a bit. He had heard about the recent celebratory banquet and pieced together the story behind their marriage. It