Chapter 230

Coraline nodded thoughtfully. "Yeah, we had quite a wonderful childhood. My family was strict, but the friends in our circle were mostly cheerful and outgoing, especially Melanie. But you know, there's always a bittersweet side to it. For many of us, when it comes to love, we rarely get to choose who we really want to be with." Aurora raised a brow slightly. "Are you saying Melanie didn't…" Coraline shook her head. "I can't say for sure, but when Melanie married Keaton from the Whitlock family, she didn't seem to have any feelings for him. It was purely because of family pressure. She went along with it because she didn't have a choice." Aurora's gaze sharpened slightly. "Did she have someone she loved?" Coraline sighed. "I don't know. Melanie has always been graceful and warm on the surface, but she carries a lot on her shoulders. She never shares her troubles with anyone. She keeps everything to herself and powers through. "Even after her marriage, when Keaton treated h