By the time Barbera was done narrating everything to Melina, the scared woman was almost going crazy. "I've searched the entire mall for them. I even reported them missing to the mall unit. They said that according to what their security footage showed, Shantel and Leon left the mall some time ago. And I've searched for them outside the mall and couldn't find them. I'm scared Melina, what if something has happened to my grandkids?""Calm down, Aunt!" Melina snapped at Barbera who wouldn't stop rasping in fear. The old woman was terrified. This was all her fault. She shouldn't have just left both of them just like that."Aunt, I'm sure they must be around somewhere. So calm down and let's look for them together, ok? And I'm sure my babies are fine. Nothing bad will happen to them." Melina assured the old woman but in reality, she was assuring herself and trying to calm down her racing heart.But by the time she and Barbera were done looking for the kids around everywhere they could gue

Dominic and Melina drove back home in a jiffy. It turned out that after Simeon informed Dominic that they had found Shantel and Leon, he instructed them to take the kids back home. And when he dropped the good news to Melina, she was exhilarated. Barbera on the other was more than glad to see her grandkids again.Melina rushed into the house. "Where are they? Where are my babies? Shantel, Leon!" She called out."Mommy!" Leon and Shantel rushed out of the dining upon hearing her voice. They immediately ran to her when they saw her. Melina widened her arms and knelt to welcome them in a tight hug. "My babies" Tears of happiness tumbled her face. "I was so worried about you two. Where did you two go to, huh?" She pulled out of the hug and cupped their faces. Tears brimmed Shantel's eyes."Are you two ok? Did something happen? Did any one of you get hurt in any way? Did anyone hurt you two?" She ran her through their faces and arms, turning them around to spot any bruises or wounds. Luck

"I accept your proposal, Mr. Hartless. I agree to marry you."Dominic was surprised but at the same time glad. "What made you change your mind all of a sudden?" He raised a brow at Melina who got off the table."I thought about it and I realized you were right. After what happened yesterday, I realized that my kids needs a father. And since I don't know who their real father is, I might as well provide one for them. And considering how close you and my kids have become, they won't have a problem accepting you as their father. I can save myself the stress of having to lie to them every time and also save them the stress of having to live their whole life without a father. That is why I changed my mind about your proposal" She clarified. Dominic was a bit disappointed. Dissatisfied with the fact that she wasn't accepting his proposal because she wanted to. She was being compelled to, only for the sake of her kids. If not for them, she probably wouldn't consider accepting his proposal.

"So tell me, what will you call me, Cherry Blossom..." Melina could feel her cheeks reddened intensely and she almost choked on nothing. She immediately pushed Dominic off slightly and turned her back on him, trying to hide the hot blush that had decorated her entire face. "Mr. Hartless, don't you think you're moving too fast? The event is still next week. We still have more than enough time so we don't have to start now." She let out a slight cough. "Fine then. I can give you that long to come up with what you want to call me. But for the meantime, you should limit being formal, especially in front of the kids and servants." "Ok. I will erm... go be with the kids for the meantime" Melina muttered and rushed out of the room. Now out of Dominic's sight, she held her chest and closed her eyes, trying to regulate her heart which was thumping fast. "What will you call me, Cherry Blossom..." Dominic's words came playing in her mind again and she almost let out her scream, her reddene

A car pulled over before a building and the couple of the night stepped out. Melina's eyes roamed about and all she could see were luxurious cars packed around. Mere looking at the building alone, one could already imagine the billions used to erect such a masterpiece. "Let's go" Dominic snapped Melina out of her thoughts. He reached out his arm for her and she wrapped her hand around it. With her hand wrapped around his arm firmly, the couple headed inside. They both stepped into the hall and it felt like Melina had entered a different dimension. The entire design, the people present, everything about them, starting from the clothes they were wearing down to their shoes, the wine and drinks being served around, everything screamed of nothing but extravagance.There weren't many people present and they were all seated on the round tables, smiling and chatting among themselves. Melina became nervous once again and fear swell up her heart. This was the world of the rich. Everything was