Chapter 100

Melanie's harsh words touched a nerve in Alanna.

Yes, she had lost her baby. But even if the baby had survived, Hades wouldn't allowed her to keep it anyway.

The realization hurt so much that she felt suffocated.

Melanie, however, wasn't satisfied. She leaned in close to Alanna's ear and continued, "Alanna, don't you understand by now? You were just a fuck buddy. Do you really think you can rise in status by having his child?"

With a sneer, she added, "Guess what would happen if it were me who got pregnant instead?"

If it were Melanie, Alanna knew without a doubt that Hades would be extremely caring.

Alanna's hands clenched tightly, her pale fingertips trembling slightly. She raised her head to meet Melanie's gaze, wearing a smile and making her tone seem indifferent as she responded, "Well, Ms. Smith, you have your work cut out for you.

"Even after all this time you've been back, Hades hasn't shown any intention of reconciling with you. You still have a long way to go before ge