Melina had been injured because of the delivery back then, so it was likely she would never be able to have children in the future.

This made Dorian's mother, who originally looked down on Melina, even more annoyed. Later, Dorian's mother used this as an excuse to say that unless Melina could earn the dowry worth 880,000 without relying on her family, she would not be able to marry into Blackwood family.

It should be emphasized that Melina had just graduated and her major was Language Studies.

Without her family's support, 880,000 was a huge number for her.

Fortunately, she was willing to work hard and met a benefactor. She had saved up a decent amount over these years. She was afraid that she would spend it recklessly, so she entrusted the money to her stepmother.

"Money? What? Why didn't I know that you stored the money with me?"

As soon as Melina explained the purpose of her visit, Florence Alden, the stepmother of Melina, who was sitting on the sofa, immediately changed her face.

As she touched the jade bracelet on her hand, she lowered her eyes and casually said, "Melina, I don't want to criticize you. You have already grown up, so you have to save some money. Don't waste your money. I heard from Vanessa that your monthly salary is 20,000-30,000. We don't need you to give us monthly allowance, but you have to save some for yourself, don't you?"

"Mom, I don't understand what you are talking about. didn't I give you 80 percent of my salary every month? And I have a transfer record! I will transfer it to your card on time every month!"

Melina was unable to understand the meaning behind Florence's words, so she opened her backpack as she spoke.

Seeing that Melina really took out a long bank statement from her backpack, Florence started feel humiliated.

However, when she glanced at Mr. Winslow, who was eating melon seeds, she rolled her eyes and twisted Roger Winslow's arm, snorting, "Roger, there are some things I don't want to say. But since Melina came to ask for this money today, then I have to say it out."

"Yes, you stored money with me, but the problem is that you also spent a lot of money from the family. From the time you grew up until now, you didn't repay us as much money as you spent. Plus, your sister is going to marry a respectable family like Blackwood family. So what if you give some money to your sister?"

"Besides, you are messing around when you have no money. If I give you the money, wouldn't it be gone long ago?"

The stepmother's words completely infuriated Melina.

Although the feeling of being betrayed by her sister and her boyfriend was very unpleasant, she never wanted to go over and settle scores with her sister or take revenge.

But now, hearing her stepmother's words and listening to her high-sounding reason, she suddenly realized that after so many years, she was not only stupid but also blind.

She knew that in the eyes of her stepmother, she could never compare to her own daughter, Vanessa.

However, she did not expect that her stepmother could twist the truth so blatantly. Melina could not bear it and retorted, "Messing around? You must be mistaken. My sister is the cheater. I was the one who got to know Dorian first."

"Mom, no matter how you treat me, I have always respected you as an elder. As an elder sister, I should pay for my sister's marriage, but this is not the reason for you to withhold my savings. I have already printed my bank statement. I will let go of the small change. But please give me the rest. I earned it myself, and now I need it."

Melina had already pick out a suitable gift and planned to sign up for some courses for herself to study children's psychology and accompany Bennett better.

"Need it? I'm afraid that you have hooked up with a wild man again?" Florence continued to change the topic, not panicking at all.

Sure enough, when Florence said "wild man", Mr. Winslow, who had been silent all the time, burst out in anger.

As soon as he dropped the newspaper, he angrily walked in front of Melina and fiercely poked her forehead with his finger.

"Are you messing around again? How can you be so shameless! If you were half as sensible as your sister, would your mother help you manage the money? I'm the owner of this money, and I announce that it belongs to your sister. And from next month onwards, all your money will be directly handed over to the family. Anyway, your company provides traffic subsidies and meals. What do you want money for?"

"Dad!" Melina was stunned. She could not even believe her ears.

She thought to herself, "Am I shameless?"

It was clearly Vanessa who was shameless!

"Why are you glaring at me? It was fortunate that you were the one who was sold back then. Which wealthy family would want to marry a person like you? Stupid thing!"

Mr. Winslow cursed as he rubbed his hands together. He touched the big thumb ring in his hand. He thought that his younger daughter was much more thoughtful because she knew to buy him a gift.

"So, you also know about what happened back then? Including the child?"

At this moment, Melina felt that all the blood in her body was frozen.

"So what if I know!" Mr. Winslow was a little frightened by Melina's fierce gaze.

But soon, he straightened his back again. "What else? You are my daughter. Isn't it only right for you to exchange for benefits for our family? If I were to be taken away, you wouldn't have been here!"

When he said this, he looked Melina up and down, assessing her with the tone of someone evaluating merchandise, "Look, your face is still worth a bit of money!"

"Alright, alright, hurry up and get lost! Just looking at you annoys me. Money, money, money. You are a complete money-losing girl!"

"We still have to attend Blackwood family's banquet. We don't have time to argue with you."

After that, he immediately went back upstairs and put on the new suit that his younger daughter had bought him. He left in high spirits, leaving only Melina standing there foolishly. Her eyes were very sour, but she didn't want to cry. She didn't want to cry for this group of scums.