Chapter 1396 She Is Overthinking
Great figure? Although Melanie said that in a casual way, her words shattered Ninaâs heart.
Nina had a chubby body now. She was aware that she did not have a great figure.
Looking at Ninaâs awkward expression, Melanie was secretly thrilled. Then, she pretended to apologize, âIâm sorry. I should have been more sensitive. A-Actually, youâre not fatâ¦â
Melanie blurted out her last sentence reluctantly. A hint of mockery flashed across her eyes. Nina could tell that Melanie was trying to make fun of her.
Nina then replied emotionlessly, âItâs okay. We can always change our body sizes, but weâll never get to change our heights. I know Iâll slim down soon. Unfortunately, itâs hard to grow taller!â
With that said, she pretended to apologize, like how Melanie did just now. âIâm sorry. I shouldnât have said that to you. A-Actually, youâre not shortâ¦â
I know how to mock her too! Does she think Iâm a pushover? Iâve rediscovered my prideful side now!
Melanieâs expression turned extremely grim.
Stephen observed everything from the side as if he was an outsider. He had long heard that all women were petty and vengeful. It turned out that the rumors were true.
However, he thought that Nina was not wrong in this matter. Melanie was the one who started that first, so she had brought humiliation upon herself. She deserves that!
âStephen, am I short?â Melanie turned toward Stephen with a pitiful look as she wanted him to side with her. As long as Stephen denied that she was short, she could continue to show off to Nina.
She even imagined everything in her head before Stephen got to say anything. After Stephen tells me that Iâm not short, I can show Nina that he doesnât mind my height. He still loves me even though Iâm short.
To her surprise, Stephen nodded in response and said, âYes. Youâre a lot shorter than Ms. Nina.â
Melanie got so furious that her expression distorted. âStephen, are y-you dissatisfied with my height?â
âI didnât say that Iâm dissatisfied with it. I was only stating the fact,â Stephen responded bluntly.
Melanie was disappointed. âI know you didnât say that, but what are you thinking deep inside your heart? You mustâve been thinking about that. Thatâs why you said that out without hesitance!â
Soon, tears welled up in her eyes as she continued, âYou werenât like this back then. If youâre dissatisfied with me, why are you still with me?â
Stephen remained silent. Deep inside my heart? My heartâ¦
Suddenly, he came to a realization that his heart began to pound frantically the moment he saw Nina. My heart? No. Itâs because of this heart I received from the transplantation. It cares about Nina a lot. That must be the reason why Iâve developed a complicated feeling toward her. No wonder Iâve been subconsciously thinking of protecting her. What am I doing right now? How can I do that to Melanie? Iâm her boyfriend. Itâs all because of this heart that Iâm acting strange!
Stephen clenched his fists, reminding himself not to let his life get scrambled up by his heart.
âMelanie, Iâm sorry. I-Iâm not dissatisfied with you. Your height is perfect for me.â
Melanie was a little surprised by Stephenâs apology. âIs that true? Actually, Ms. Nina is too tall. Iâm not that short. Donât you think so?â
âOf course! Youâre my girlfriend. Why will I get dissatisfied with your height?â
Melanie finally broke into a smile upon hearing that. She turned around and looked at Nina with a victorious smug.
Nina was confused and speechless. Why is Melanie so hostile toward me? Whatâs wrong with her? Is she taking me as her love rival?
In fact, she did not have any feelings toward Stephen. She was only fascinated by the similar design concept that they both had in mind. Melanie is overthinking!