Chapter 99

Terrence was taken aback by Hades' comment.

Arching an eyebrow, he looked at Hades with interest, then glanced at Alanna. "Hades, are you feeling bad for her?"

Melanie's eyes were slightly red as she looked at Hades, feeling a bit aggrieved.

Hades exuded a chilling aura as he replied, "Mr. Abbott, you've misunderstood. I'm just stating the facts."

After concluding the subject, he turned his attention to Melanie. "How's your arm?"

Instantly, Melanie broke into sobs. While wiping her tears, she looked at him with a mix of frustration and sadness. "You finally thought about me now?"

Hades wasn't in the best mood. When he noticed Alanna's face had turned pale, he felt distressed. Thus, facing Melanie's immature behavior, he responded in annoyance, "Since when do I not care about you?"

Melanie was stunned, not expecting Hades to speak to her in that tone. Her tears fell rapidly as she quavered, "I just wish you would care about me a little more. That's all I meant."

Melanie loved to