I hid behind Evan, still haunted by the fear of Melissa slitting my throat in the previous life. I didn't dare to approach her.
Melissa grinned and approached closer. "Anyway, I've already got 5,000 dollars. Why don't you give me another 5,000 dollars so that I can get an injection?"
I raised an eyebrow. "Which clinic are you planning to go to?"
Hearing my question, Melissa proudly raised her chin and showed us a photo of the clinic.
"The doctor who performed my double eyelid surgery recommended it to me. They'll give me 40% off!"
Evan and I leaned forward, looking at the modest clinic in the photo.
Evan frowned and said, "It's small and unregulated, isn't it? Can't you find a bigger one?"
Before Evan finished speaking, I covered his mouth and said, "What are you talking about? Melissa has good connections and they're reliable people. Don't talk nonsense if you know nothing."
Hearing the praise, Melissa grinned broadly, revealing her front teeth, and said, "You got me, Rebecca."
I grabbed Evan's arm, signaling him not to defy Melissa anymore.
Melissa looked arrogant as she shimmied out the door. Lips pursed, I looked away from her.