Chapter 10 Melody remembered she had seen that gemstone necklace on Mabel in the backyard. How the hell could it vanish in just half an hour? she wondered. “Let’s go,” Maria said, already changed and urging Melody to head to the living room with her. The living room was ablaze with light, a cluster of … Read more
Chapter 9 “Hey there, sneaky mouse,” Ken called out “What do you want now?” Melody asked, her voice laced with anxiety. “That thing.” Ken nodded towards the small hole under Melody’s feet. “Need a hand getting rid of it?” Melody was caught off guard by his observation. She quickly placed her other foot over the … Read more
Chapter 8 The Corydalis Rhizome was perfectly safe, a prized herb for cooling down the heat. The kicker, though, was that it had been soaking in mercury sulfide. If she kept taking it long–term, it was only a matter of time before Maria kicked the bucket. No wonder Hattie hadn’t picked up on anything. Unless … Read more
Chapter 7 Yolanda glanced at Melody, completely engrossed in her meal, and couldn’t help but smirk inwardly. The Swanson family. they’re global big–shots. A sneeze from them and the whole damn country feels it. There’s no way they’d ever look at Melody. Only someone like my daughter is fit for such a high–class alliance! Despite … Read more
Chapter 6 The next day, after breakfast, Melody headed over to chat with Maria. Despite living in a modest backyard house, Maria’s place was surprisingly cozy and tastefully decorated, and Melody’s room. was right next door. During their chat, Melody couldn’t help but notice Maria’s constant coughing. Worried, she asked, “Grandma, are you feeling alright?” … Read more
Chapter 5 Yolanda scowled in annoyancé. Yolanda’s face twisted into a scowl. Throwing the coat I gave her on the floor and trying to slap me in the face? That little bitch… Yolanda was fuming, just about to explode, when Maria’s astonished voice broke through the tension. “Melody, your hand! Yolanda’s eyes snapped up in … Read more
Chapter 4 Melody’s expression turned cold. In her past life, Yolanda had also pulled this stunt, catching her off guard and leaving her tongue–tied. It only fueled Maria’s dislike for her. But this time. Melody was prepared. She stepped away from Maria with a grin and faced Yolanda. “I’ve got something” she said. Rummaging through … Read more
Chapter 3 “Excuse me?” she said softly, approaching the group. “Are you the people my dad sent to pick me up?” The butler turned and upon seeing Melody’s rash–covered face, he instantly knew she was the one they were waiting for. But shouldn’t a country girl be timid and fragile? Why do I feel this … Read more
Chapter 2 Melody yelped, instinctively covering her chest with her arms. However, she couldn’t help but think, ‘Am I getting hit on? No way, I’m so ugly, who’d want to hit on me? “Don’t fucking touch me! I’m engaged to the Swanson Group’s second heir! Despite her disdain for Ulric, she had to pull out … Read more
Chapter 1 The sterile halls of Silverlake Hospital echoed with the harsh sound of a slap striking Melody Fox’s face. “You bitch! You won’t even save your own sister’s life? What kind of heartless person are you?” Ulric Swanson, her husband, said. Melody held her reddened cheek, staring at him in stunned disbelief. “You want … Read more