Chapter 101. Love

Elaine stood in front of the door. She raised her hand to knock, hesitated then dropped her hand. She locked her fingers, twisting her hands as she tried to think of how to explain herself to Andrew.

Reiki’s words had cut through her like a knife. But there was nothing she could do. There was no other way for her to earn 17 million in a week. And if she didn’t have a means to do so, marriage to Melvin awaited her. She couldn’t even earn 17 million even if she worked all her life. She could not even afford to divorce Melvin. Who would pay the legal fees?

She raised her hand to knock again and thought of the scorn Andrew would display. There would be no forgiveness.

Maybe marrying Melvin wouldn’t be so bad. At least, Melvin was starting to be caring and attentive.

She turned back.

The door opened at that point, and the light from the bedroom flooded the living room.

“Did you want to come in?” Andrew asked.

She swallowed. “No. I just wanted to