Chapter 20 Mabel and Yolanda exchanged a knowing glance, quickly picking up on Astrid’s intentions, and they couldn’t help but feel a thrill of delight. Mabel subtly nudged Melody to the back of the group, effectively pushing her out of the spotlight. Yet, Melody remained. unruffled, her expression steady. As the grand double doors swung … Read more
Chapter 19 Not long after, Maria emerged, and Melody quickly moved to help her into the car. Yolanda caught sight of Melody’s plain dress, which looked utterly drab next to Mabel’s sparkling ensemble. The contrast brought a smirk to her face. With Melody’s homely mug, they didn’t need to lift a finger–she was a natural … Read more
Chapter 18 Melody’s face clouded over when she heard what Mabel said. She had already heard those accusations from Ulric in her previous life. But based on her recent encounters with Ken, she was certain that Ken was not the wicked man–the kind who would harm his own brother–that Ulric and Mabel made him out … Read more
Chapter 17 After that, Ken strode out of the emergency stairway. The heavy door slammed shut behind him, severing any lingering interest he had in Melody. Melody was not bothered by his sudden change in attitude. Her attention was on the cheque and the amount written on it. She could not believe he indeed paid … Read more
Chapter 16 Wilmot smirked and retorted, “Ms. Mabel, I didn’t know you had a sister. Moreover, was it not you who told me she’s a good- for–nothing just now? You told me she had no medical knowledge, but now that she has successfully saved my son, you turn around and claim she’s your sister?” “I… … Read more
Chapter 15 For fear of causing further harm, Wilmot did not move Shane. Instead, he led the doctor to his son and pleaded, “Doctor, please! You’ve got to take a look at my son, Shane. He’s hurt bad. The doctor gave Wilmot a reassuring nod. “Alright, let me take a look.” He hurried over to … Read more
Chapter 14 “Stop it” A cold, emotionless male voice cut through the chaos In the next instant, Wilmot was struck by a powerful kick that sent him stumbling backwards nearly six feet. Melody’s heart raced at the voice. With great effort, she lifted her head, but the comer was standing against the light. obscuring his … Read more
Chapter 13 “I’ve learned my lesson, I swear I’ll change!” Mabel vowed. Maria sighed, her eyes filled with conflicting emotions. “Melody, we’re all family. About yesterday.” “Yesterday is water under the bridge, Grandma. I promise, Mabel and I are gonna get along just fine, Melody responded with a sweet smile that somehow seemed to deepen … Read more
Chapter 12 “Mabel!” Yolanda exclaimed, rushing to her daughter’s side. “Mom, this is all my fault, don’t blame her! We found the necklace, so let’s just put this behind us. She’s still just a kid!” Yolanda pleaded. Melody couldn’t help but feel a twinge of bitterness. A kid? I have never met a 54–foot–tall kid. … Read more
Chapter 11 “Mrs. Fox, it was in a pit in the backyard, the servant replied. “Take me to see it, Maria commanded. As the group trudged into the backyard, Melody instantly spottel Mabel’s necklace right in the pit she had dug earlier. It turned out Mabel had actually stooped so low as to stash the … Read more