Chapter 20

Melanie sat on the couch in the living room while nursing a mug of tea. Her brows were locked in a deep frown at the moment. She felt as though she'd invited two destructive forces into her house. Both Albert and Tristan spent all their waking time fighting for her attention. In the morning, Tristan would fry eggs especially for her. Albert would present her with a bowl of oatmeal that he'd specifically made for her. When she was taking a stroll around the house, Tristan would take her hand lovingly. As for Albert, he'd come up with various excuses just to tag along. Even during movie night, both men would secretly compete with each other just to secure the spot next to her. Melanie sighed, feeling rather helpless about the situation. She couldn't live like this anymore. That was why she decided to go shopping with Wendy. She figured she might as well use the opportunity to get some fresh air too. "I'm going out for a bit. Don't follow me," Melanie said coldly to Albert and Trist