Chapter 569

Melina stood up, lifting the hem of her dress. "Is it time to go?" That broke Andrew's fantasy, snapping him back to reality. "This dress's matching jewelry just got delivered. Let me put it on you." Andrew opened the box. Inside lay a ruby necklace, plus matching ruby earrings. Melina instinctively refused. "No need. I can manage by myself." Yet, Andrew already had the necklace in hand, moving behind her. The cool gemstone settled against her neck, and she tried to pull away. Andrew's low voice murmured in her ear, "Don't move. I'm only putting the necklace on you. Nothing else." At the surge of emotion in her chest, Melina refrained from stepping aside. They had completely different feelings at that moment. Melina approached it as their final goodbye, while Andrew was filled with hope for the future. Once the necklace was on, Andrew moved in front of her, bending slightly to put on the earrings. His hands were a bit cold, like the gems themselves. But on her earlobes, they fe