Chapter 901

The facade Andrew had maintained for months shattered with a single phone call. He hadn't expected Melina's rejection to be so firm. He had planned meticulously, from his personal transformation to the completion of 100 school projects—everything Melina had once expressed a desire for. Andrew thought these gestures would be enough to sway her and at least open the door to negotiation. Even if the outcome wasn't perfect, there should have been room for discussion. Instead, he had waited with mounting frustration, only to be met with her unwavering refusal. The disappointment hit hard. Andrew finally snapped. He would bring her back immediately, no matter the cost. He didn't care about her rejection or what she wanted. None of it mattered anymore. There was no point in pretending or having patience. Darkness filled his eyes. People said childhood scars took a lifetime to heal. Andrew's past wasn't just a shadow. It was an abyss, impossible to escape in mere years. In the distan