Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker (Chapters 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170)

Chapter 166

However. Yolanda was not someone who could be easily defeated, so she quickly pulled herself together and reassured Mabel, Mabel, don’t worry. Fairlee may have great power, but there are some ways to solve the problem. I work my connections and spend some money to help you so you’ll still be able to participate in the Best Celebrity competition”

“But after what happened today, can I still win the Best Celebrity contest! I’ll just become the biggest joke in Silverlake,” Mabel said as she could imagine people calling her a thief now.

Never been associated with the word “their before, she felt like dying because she had never faced this kind of humiliation in her life

Yolanda said, “Are you stupid? Don’t you know how to explain yourself? Isn’t Pamela the most loyal to you? As for Barclay, you can just apologize and say something nice to him. Make good use of your beauty so that Barclay won’t resist you. Listen to me, go home to rest well tonight, and pull yourself together tomorrow to resolve this within your circle. Do you understand?”

Upon hearing Yolanda’s suggestion. Mabel sniffed and nodded vigorously.

The two of them supported each other as they walked out of the Lawrence residence’s gate and their mood had barely stabilized.

However, when they saw Melody standing there with a mocking smile, Yolanda’s anger flared instantly.

“You still have the nerve to wait here” Yolanda almost spat out through clenched teeth.

Melody’s lips curled into a smile as she answered, “Why wouldn’t I? You falsely accused me first, so what’s wrong with me waiting here to watch a good show?”

“You…” Yolanda’s face turned livid with rage while Mabel couldn’t stay calm either, taking two steps forward and raising her hand to slap Melody.

However, as soon as Mabel raised her hand, Melody firmly grabbed it and questioned. “Are you going to hit me? Do you have the right? You’re e just a thief.

“Batch!” Mabel was furious and tried to use her other hand to scratch Melody’s face.

However, Melody again caught Mabel’s other hand effortlessly and twisted her arm.

“Mum!”“” Mabel cried out in pain, Melody put her arms behind her back with a swift move, rendering Mabel unable to move.

Yolanda was heartbroken and afraid Melody would hurt Mabel, not daring to move recklessly and only standing there anxiously, saying. Let go of Mabel now.”

“Of course, I’ll let her go as hitting her will only dirt my hand,” Melody looked at Yolanda coldly and continued, “I just want you to understand one thing. You can come at me, but before you do, look in the mirror and see if you have the ability to do so. Don’t put on low–level acts like today as I find them pathetic.”

With that, Melody pushed Mabel towards Yolanda and turned around to walk away, leaving them with just her back.

Yolanda was trembling all over because this was the first time Melody had confronted her directly.

Melody’s imposing presence had scared Yolanda a little, making her feel that Melody was more formidable than she had imagined, hence she was determined not to let Melody off easily.

Mabel stomped her feet, gritting her teeth in frustration. “Mom, I can’t take it anymore, I want her dead now,”

“Shut up!” Yolanda glared at Mabel angrily. “If you had half her cunning, my life would be much easier”

Mabel fumed and was unwilling to accept defeat, grinding her teeth in frustration.

Seeing this, Yolanda softened her tone and said, “Alright, let’s learn from this. Although we couldn’t disgrace her at the party, don’t forget that your Dad is coming back today.”

Mabel’s eyes widened in panic when she asked, “If Dad finds out what happened at the Lawrence residence, will he be mad?”

“He won’t find out, don’t worry.” Yolanda raised her head slightly before continuing. “It’s a bit troublesome, but there is still enough time for me to suppress the news, not letting him know, You just need to act as if nothing happened and cooperate with me”

Mabel reminded. “But if I lose the eligibility to compete, Dad will find out eventually and we’ll lose everything.”

The thought of losing the eligibility to compete enraged Mabel, thinking that if it weren’t for Melody, she wouldn’t have to deal with this mess.

However, Yolanda calmed down completely and replied calmly, “Fairlee doesn’t have the power to directly disqualify you from participating in the competition. There’s nothing money can’t solve in this world, and I’ll take care of everything before your father finds out.”

Seeing Yolanda’s composed demeanor, Mabel’s anxiety finally decreased a bit.

Yolanda continued, “Also, the ultimate goal of winning the Best Celebrity contest is to marry you into the Swanson family. Even if you lose your eligibility to compete, as long as you capture Ulric’s heart, your Dad will still treasure you. Do you get what I mean!”

Mabel hesitated for a moment and nodded with a stiff expression. “I will try my best to create opportunities to approach Ulric

Yolanda nodded in satisfaction, but she suddenly thought of Wilmot, deciding to take action against him as he had become Melody’s backer now.

On the other side, after leaving the Lawrence residence, Melody got into James’s car and headed to Wilmot’s shop.

Not knowing what had happened to the Lawrence family, James asked in confusion, “Why did the birthday party end so quickly! Did something happen?

“Yes, quite a lot happened.” Melody looked out the car window with her bright eyes narrowing slightly, reflecting a cold light

She had thought that today was just an ambush set by Yolanda and Mabel, but she hadn’t expected Janet to be involved as well.

In her previous life, her confrontations with Janet had mainly been in the business world, not these kinds of household intrigue.

But this time, due to Janet’s involvement, Melody deeply sensed a looming threat, wondering if Janet would strike again.

What troubled Melody the most was that Janet was also one of Ken’s people, so she didn’t know how Ken would react if she confronted Janet.

Knowing that losing such a powerful ally would make her path of revenge even more difficult, Melody couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on.

She had to become stronger, otherwise, dealing with these trivial matters alone would drain her energy.

The car soon arrived at the mall’s parking lot and Melody asked James to wait in the car before going into Wilmot’s shop.

At that moment, Wilmot finished inspecting the shop and was about to head to his office when he stepped out of the elevator and ran into Melody, who was about to enter.

Their eyes met, and Wilmot smiled, “Looks like you have returned victorious.”

Melody shrugged before removing the brooch from her top and handing it back to Wilmot, “Yes, I’m here to return this weapon to you.”

Wilmot didn’t take it, waving his hand. “Once it’s given to you, it’s yours. The brooch suits you very well. I just wonder if you would do me the honor of joining me for a meal!”

Chapter 167

Melody gladly accepted Wilmot’s invitation, saying. I’ll treat you to a meal, just choose whatever you want to eat today. If it wasn’t for your brooch and hat saving the day, I might not even be here now as Yolanda wouldn’t have let things slide so easily. Thank you for doing me a big favor today. and I’ll always remember it. If you ever need anything. I’ll be there to help you.”

Melody’s sincerity was evident in her eyes, which touched Wilmot’s heart and he subconsciously joked, “I do have a need.”

Melody asked. “What is it?”

Wilmot replied. “My son needs a mother.”

Melody’s expression froze with her eyes widening in surprise, but after just two seconds, she quickly regained her composure and laughed at herself, Mr. Sherman, don’t joke with me. You’re a fashion stylist, always at the forefront of style, how could you have such a peculiar taste?”

Melody found herself stupid as she had thought Wilmot was serious for a moment.

Wilmot nodded and said with a natural expression, “Alright, I’m not joking anymore, but I’ll still treat you to dinner today because Shane insisted he has to treat you to a meal. If you don’t mind the trouble of having a kid around, can I bring him along!”

Melody agreed. “Of course, I can also check how well he’s recovering.”

“Good” Wilmot’s relaxed and natural demeanor made Melody quickly forget his earlier joke.

While Wilmot called the nanny, Melody sent a message to James.

After sending the message. Melody looked up to see Wilmot gazing at her, and Wilmot suddenly asked with a smile, “What’s this? Are you in a relationship? Reporting your whereabouts?”

Melody replied, “No, it’s just someone under my business partner,”

Wilmot nodded and made a gesture of invitation guiding her into the car before they headed to the kindergarten together.

Upon arrival, Melody glanced at the name of the kindergarten, realizing it was the most exclusive kindergarten in Silverlake, with annual tuition fees exceeding 40 thousand dollars.

As Mabel had attended this kindergarten back then, Melody had been left in the countryside to fend for herself, but Melody didn’t feel envious because the years she spent with Quentin were the most carefree times of her life.

However, she knew that ever since She boarded that ship to Silverlake, there was no going back.

While Melody was lost in thought, Wilmot returned to the car with Shane, who was very outgoing and shouting before he even saw her, “Angel, where are you?”

Sitting in the front passenger seat, Melody didn’t dare to turn around because she feared her face would shatter the child’s image of an angel, so she hesitated and was unsure how to respond.

Wilmot gently reprimanded Shane upon sensing Melody’s discomfort. “Shane, don’t be rude. She has a name, you can call her Melody”

Shane then lowered his voice to greet, Hi Melody, I’m Shane‘

Melody slowly turned around as she thought, ‘Shane called me angel, probably thinking I look as beautiful as an angel.”

But when she turned, she didn’t see fear or disappointment in Shane’s eyes, Instead, he looked at her with intense admiration and said, “Angel, I finally see you.”

Shane could say more, Wilmot lightly tapped his head. “I told you to call her Melody.”

“Ouch!” Shane rubbed his head before correcting himself. “Melody”

Melody couldn’t help but ask, “Shane, aren’t you afraid of me? I’m not very good–looking.”

Shane shook his head vigorously. “Not at all, I’ve never met an angel before, but my teacher said angels look different from us ordinary people. Melody, you look different, so you must be an angel, right?“”

Melody couldn’t help but laugh and looked at Wilmot, saying, “You’re going to have your hands full in the future. With Shane being so charming and sweet–talking, he’s bound to make a lot of girls cry due to complications.”

“That’s not true. I’m not sweet–talking but telling the truth Shane corrected her because she was indeed an angel to him.

Wilmot nodded in agreement. “You saved Shane, so you’re his guardian angel. There’s nothing wrong with that.

Melody felt a strange warmth in her heart and looked at Shane with newfound affection.

She had never liked children because her birth had indirectly caused her mother’s death, but Shane made her change her mind.

Then, Melody changed the topic, saying, “Shane, give me your hand, let me check your pulse.”

Shane obediently extended his hand, his eyes shining with excitement. “Melody, are you going to cast a spell on me?

Melody gently nodded. “Yes, so you need to stay still and cooperate with me.”

“Okay” Shane agreed and Melody seriously began to check his pulse, not noticing Wilmot watching them with a gentler gaze than usual.

A minute later, Melody released Shane’s hand and turned to Wilmot, informing. “Mr. Sherman, you can rest assured as Shane is completely healthy now, with no lingering effects.

Wilmot breathed a sigh of relief. “That’s good, the doctors from the hospital said the same that I could safely send him to kindergarten, but I was still worried and only let him attend half–a day. Hearing this from you, I can let him stay at school all day starting tomorrow,”

As they were talking, the driver stopped the car at the entrance of an upscale private restaurant.

Wilmot explained. “This is a place Shane loves to come to, and he insisted on bringing you here. The environment here is nice, and the food is varied, take a look and see what you’d like to eat.

Melody nodded before getting out of the car while Shane eagerly took her hand, and they walked into the restaurant together, choosing a table by the window.

Wilmot handed Melody the menu gentlemanly, and just as Melody was about to order, she noticed a call figure at the restaurant entrance.

The call and handsome guy, with deep eyes and sensuous yet cold lips, was dressed in a white shirt and trousers, the shirt collar was undone and the sleeves were rolled up, revealing his tanned skin.

Everything about him seemed to shine, standing out even among a crowd of suited individuals; but what was most striking was his powerful presence with a cold aura even when he was only standing there casually.

Realizing that it was Ken, Melody instinctively straightened her back, her mind flashing to their wedding photo, feeling a pang of guilt.

But then she couldn’t help but smile wryly, comforting herself that her wedding photo with Ken was just an unimportant piece of paper, so it wouldn’t matter even if she had something with Wilmot.

With that thought, Melody decided to ignore Ken and quickly looked away.

Chapter 168

It wasn’t that Melody deliberately ignored Ken, but seeing him surrounded by so many formally dressed people, she felt inappropriate to greet him hastily with her uncommon appearance.

Melody steadied her mind and pretended not to see Ken before moving the menu towards Shane and speaking softly. “Shane, what would you like To call You’ve just been discharged from the hospital, so you can’t have anything too oily for now.”

Hearing this. Shane pouted in disappointment but obediently agreed.

“Such a good boy Melody patted Shane’s head, thinking how adorable he was

On the other side, Ken originally planned to have a quick lunch at the office.

However, after several days of sending lawyers to Taynorma Capital for on-site research, a new acquisition contract with a very low quotation was drafted.

Hence, the old hands of Taynorma Capital were unable to sit still any longer and requested to have lunch with him, while the purpose of this meal was obvious.

Ken treated it as a normal meeting, not mentioning business during the ride.

After arriving at the restaurant and unexpectedly seeing Melody laughing and chatting with Wilmot and a child while ordering, Ken’s eyes flashed with surprise as this schedule hadn’t been reported to him by James.

Noticing Melody glancing his way but immediately looking away as if she hadn’t seen him, Ken pursed his lips into a thin line for a while before saying indifferently. “No need for a private room, we’ll eat here.”

Owen Nathan, the chairman of Taynorma Capital, was taken aback but didn’t dare to object, forcing a smile while asking, “Not going to the private room” Wouldn’t eating in the main hall disturb us? Moreover, we still need to discuss business.”

Ken chuckled deeply. “Mr. Nathan, discussing business during meals isn’t good for digestion, is it?”

Owen couldn’t fathom Ken’s intentions and could only awkwardly laugh. “You’re right, today we’ll just enjoy the meal and not talk business.

A group of about ten people sat at a long table in the main ball, while Ken was seated directly facing Melody’s table.

As the organizer of the dinner, Owen busied himself with handing the menu to Ken, trying to please him. “Mr. Swanson, I’ve pre-ordered a signature appetizer for each of you, please see which main course or side dishes you’d like to order”

Ken didn’t even glance at the menu, nodded toward Melody’s table, and said, I don’t like ordering, we can just get the same as what they’re having

Owen looked over at Melody’s table, noticing a girl with an extremely unattractive face, and upon recognizing Wilmot, he wondered if Ken and Wilmot were friends.

Without thinking too much, Owen agreed and walked over to Wilmot, who was listening to Melody’s sharing about her experiences in the countryside.

Melody told Shane, I was so young back then and didn’t know snakes were scary, so I grabbed one by the head and told an uncle that I’d caught a huge eel, scaring him so much that his face turned green.”

She told these interesting childhood stories to correct Shane’s image of her as an angel, wanting him to see that she was just an ordinary person.

However, after laughing, Shane looked at her with even more admiration and said, “Melody, as your childhood was so interesting, you’re different from us ordinary people. I want to go where you played when you were little, can you take me there?”

Melody helplessly looked at Wilmot and the latter immediately became serious, frowning at Shane. “No whining, Melody is very busy”

As soon as he finished speaking, a hoarse male voice sounded. “Excuse me,”

All three turned their attention to a middle-aged man in a suit and tie who spoke apologetically, “It’s our first time at this restaurant, could you recommend some dishes you ordered that you found tasty?”

Recognizing the man as someone who came in with Ken, Melody couldn’t help glancing at Ken again, but Ken was seriously looking at the menu, seeming unaware of them.

Despite finding it odd, Melody signaled Wilmot to help introduce the dishes.

Since Shane favored the food here and they visited here regularly, Wilmot enthusiastically recommended a few dishes to Chen before Owen thanked him gratefully and went to the order counter.

As it was just a small interruption, Melody and Wilmot continued their conversation.

Wilmot asked. “Miss Fox, may I call you Melody from now on? Calling you Miss Fox feels too formal”

Melody nodded. “Sure, I’ll call you by your name then. I’ve wanted to stop being called Miss Fox for a while, as you know, I can barely be considered the Fox family member.”

When Wilmot heard this, he couldn’t help but show a sympathetic expression upon thinking of Melody’s family background. “If you find living at home tough, I can lend you an apartment. Since I have several vacant ones, you can just pick any you like.”

Before Melody could respond. Shane cheered, “Yes, Melody is going to stay in our house!”

Wilmot scolded coldly, “Shane, we’re in the restaurant, not at home, no shouting.”

“Okay.” Shane was frightened and shrank closer to Melody.

Shane’s pitiful look made Melody’s heart soften, so she said to Wilmot, “He’s just a kid, no need to be so strict.

Wilmot shook his head. “Kids shouldn’t be spoiled.”

Melody shrugged. “I didn’t realize you were such a strict father?

She thought Wilmot would spoil Shane but now she understood that Wilmot’s teaching had influenced Shane to have a good temperament.

At this moment, the middle-aged man returned and introduced himself, “Sorry to bother you again. Mr. Sherman. I’m Owen Nathan from Taynorma Capital and we met at a business conference before.

Wilmot had heard of Taynorma Capital before, so he nodded politely and said, “Hello, Mr. Nathan. How can I help you?”

“It’s still about the dishes Owen felt awkward but, under Ken’s insistence on ordering the same dishes, had to press on. Tm hosting an important guest today and doesn’t want to order the wrong dishes. Could you come with me to the order counter?”

Wilmot could not help but feel a bit frustrated while Owen continued, “I know this request is a bit presumptuous, I’m sorry. Let me treat you to a meal another day.”

Since Owen was so courteous, Wilmot agreed as he knew the importance of networking in the business world, following Owen to the order counter after informing Melody.

However, Melody had a feeling that Owen was being forced into this, so she couldn’t help but glance at Ken again.

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“The only person who could make Owen brazenly come to bother us twice is probably Ken, right? Melody thought.

But when she looked over, she saw Ken talking to the man on his left. He did not even look covered from the corner of his eye.

She could not help but start to doubt her guess again.

She thought, ‘Could I have been wrong? That Owen came over purely because he was worried that he would not be able to serve Ken well?

Melody had many questions in her mind, but she could not ask in front of so many people. Besides, the little one was pulling her sleeve. She could only suppress her doubts and turned her gaze back to the child, asking. “Shane, what’s wrong!”

“Melody, I want to add you on WhatsApp, Shane said.

Melody asked in surprise. “You already have your own WhatsApp account at such a young age?”

“Of course!” Shane said as he puffed out his chest proudly. He then scratched his head and said, “But Melody, you can only send me voice messages. I can’t read many words yet.

With that said, his cheeks flushed.

Melody could not help but laugh.

She said, “Alright, I will add you”

The two of them added each other on WhatsApp. Coincidentally, Wilmot brought Owen back after ordering food.

The little one immediately boasted, Duddy. I added Melody on WhatsApp!”

Wilmot’s expression did not change. After sitting down, he calmly took out his phone and said, “Melody, let’s add each other on WhatsApp too. If anything happens in the shop in the future, I’ll just message you directly on WhatsApp instead of sending texts or calling every time,”

“Okay,” Melody replied and scanned Wilmot’s QR code.

Wilmot was successfully added to her WhatsApp contact list. His profile picture was a group photo of three people, which were Shane, Wilmot, and a gentle-looking woman.

She said. “That person in your profile picture…

Without waiting for Melody to finish asking, Wilmot said calmly, “That’s my wife. I’ve told you before. She passed away a long time ago.”

Melody nodded and said apologetically. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have asked

“It’s fine,” Wilmot said with a smile. Time can take away a lot of things. I’ve long gotten over it.”

Shane chimed in. “Melody, you don’t have to apologize. My mom just turned into a star in the sky. Of course, they might have also become an angel like you!

Melody could not help but caress Shane’s hair, feeling sorry for him.

“That’s right,” she said. “Your mom has become an angel and has been guarding you from a place you can’t see

“It’s my fault,” Wilmot said indifferently as he operated his phone. “She’s gone. I shouldn’t have made those who are still alive feel uncomfortable. I’ve already changed my profile picture.”

Melody was momentarily stunned. Right after that, she hurriedly said, “I didn’t feel uncomfortable…

Wilmot smiled as he said, “It has nothing to do with you. Many people have asked me about it, so I simply changed it. Regarding what I said just now about moving to my house, have you come to a decision?”

Melody could not help but widen her eyes.

She thought I hadn’t considered it at all, okay?

But considering Wilmot’s good intentions, she could only reject him tactfully, saying, “It’s okay, I still have my grandmother at home. She’s not in good health. I have to take care of her. Besides, she’s very kind to me…

Before she finished speaking, a text message suddenly popped up on her phone.

It was a message from Ken.

Come to the restroom.

The message comprised just four simple words, delivered with Ken’s characteristic cold and indifferent tone

Melody could not help but frown. From the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Ken walking in a certain direction of the restaurant.

She parsed her lips and said apologetically to Wilmot,

“I’m sorry. I’m going to the restroom.”

“Okay,” Wilmot said, not noticing that Ken, who was sitting at the other table, had also left. He merely thought Melody needed to ease herself, so he pointed in a direction and said. “The restroom is over there.”

Yeah, I’ll be back soon. Melody said.

She touched Shane’s head, got up, and walked toward the restroom.

The restaurant had a long corridor leading to the restroom. Melody caught a whiff of smoke as soon as she entered that corridor.

She hated the smell of smoke the most. When she caught a whiff of it, she couldn’t help but involuntarily hold her breath.

She quickened her pace and finally saw Ken standing at the end of the corridor with his back facing her.

He stood steadily, his feet spread apart, and his hack straight, just the view of his back alone could make people feel his oppressive sense of presence.

Melody, who had been reborn once, was fearless. However, for some reason, she couldn’t shake off a sense of oppression whenever she faced Ken, as if she was inferior to him.

She swallowed her saliva, her mind pondering why Ken called her to come to the restroom.

In the end, she decided not to think about it anymore. Just as she was about to call out to him, she saw Ken suddenly turn around. He swept his gaze, which carried a chilling sense of coldness, over her with his dark eyes.

She took a deep breath and asked. “K… Ken… why did you call me here?

Ken did not answer. Instead, he asked her, “You know I’ve entered this restaurant?

Although it was a question, she had the feeling that Ken was making a statement of certainty.

After hesitating for a moment, Melody nodded and said, “I saw you when you came in.”

“Why didn’t you say hello!” he asked as he moved closer to her.

Melody did not know why he asked this question. She answered truthfully. There are so many people around you. I figured it’s a meal with your business associates, so I didn’t go over to bother you.”

Ken stopped when he was just six feet away from her. He frowned slightly as if he was not satisfied with her answer.

“It’s true,” Melody said, furrowing her brow. “You wanted me to bother you, huh?”

Ken did not respond to her question. He just stared at her and said expressionlessly. “Are you going to stay at Wilmot’s placer

Melody was stunned for a moment. She asked in shock. “You’ve been paying attention to us the whole time?

“Us?” Ken said, his expression turning grim, as if a storm was brewing.

Melody did not know why Ken’s expression suddenly changed. She simply explained, “I’m very good friends with Wilmot, There’s no issue with using the word ‘us, right?”

“You’ve only known each other for a few days, yet you’ve already become very good friends with him, and you are going to stay at his place,” Ken said.

Melody said, “No_”

Before she could explain that matter, Ken immediately interrupted her and said. “Melody, have you forgotten your identity?“

Melody could not help but feel puzzled. She asked, “What is my identity!”

Ken’s expression turned even colder.

“Don’t forget that you’re my wife,” he said.

Melody suddenly remembered that she had registered her marriage with Ken. She could not help but laugh. “How can I be considered your wife?” she said. “You and I both know that the marriage certificate is just something that came by chance. It’s not binding. But Wilmot and I…”

Before she finished talking. Ken interrupted her again, saying, “Since you insist on being someone else’s stepmother, I won’t stop you. I’ll be back at the Swanson villa for dinner. Come over then, Let’s make things clear with Margaret. After that, we’ll get a divorce.”

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Melody also had a temper. She wasn’t the pushover she had been in her previous life.

She immediately decided against explaining to him. She nodded in agreement right away and said. “Alright. Send me a message after you get off work. I go to the Swanson family’s home and make things clear with Margaret.

With that said, she asked coldly, “Is there anything else? If there’s nothing else, I have to return and eat with the little one!

I just wanted to be allies and working partners with Ken, she thought. I’ve never thought of becoming his other half. If he wants to get a divorce, so be it I’ve got nothing to love. We haven’t gotten intimate anyway. If we divorce, it may even resolve that nuisance with Janet. It’s exactly what I want.

However, Ken’s expression became even more sour. Just as his thin lips parted, his gaze suddenly swept past Melody’s back.

Melody sensed that something was off and involuntarily turned around.

She saw Wilmot walking toward her from the corridor. The moment she tuned around. Wilmot saw her as well as Ken, who was standing behind her.

Wilmot instantly stopped in his tracks and looked at them in surprise.

But soon, his expression returned to calmness. He walked forward with a smile and said. I thought something happened to you after being in the restroom for so long. It turns out that you’ve met someone you are familiar with”

As he spoke, he gave Ren a polite bob of his head and said, “Mr. Swanson.”

Melody was about to continue what Wilmot had just said when she suddenly felt something weighing on her shoulder.

She looked sideways and saw Ken’s big hand on her shoulder. He then pulled her into his arms and said leisurely, “Mr. Sherman, you may be mistaken. I’m not someone Melody is familiar with. I’m her husband. We’re already married.”

Melody hurriedly wanted to interrupt Ken, but it was too late.

An immense sense of shock appeared on Wilmot’s face as he looked at them in disbelief

“Wilmot, we… Melody hurried to explain but was unsure of how to do so.

She thought, ‘I’ve indeed registered my marriage with Ken. Ken is right about this.”

She hesitated for two seconds. Wilmot then confirmed that what Ken said was true.

He was at a loss for a moment before he said with a complicated expression, “I really didn’t expect… Sorry, Miss Fox. Shane ate too much earlier. I’m taking him home now. I’ve already footed the bill. Take your time. I wish you both happiness…”

With that said, he turned around and left quickly without waiting for Melody’s response

“Wilmott” Melody called out to him.

She wanted to explain to Wilmot, but Ken grabbed her back like he was grabbing a little bird.

“Why?” Ken said. “You really have eyes for that Wilmot and want to be someone else’s stepmother, huh?” There seemed to be disdain in his eyes. That disdainful tone made Melody angry, and there was a bit of sadness deep down inside.

She did not know why she was sad. Perhaps it was because the feeling of being misunderstood was too unbearable.

She gritted her teeth and glared at Ken, saying, “Whether or not I have eyes on Wilmot doesn’t seem to have anything to do with you, right! 111. work it out with you and get it done as soon as possible. I hope you won’t interfere in my personal life.

With that said, Melody coldly shook off Ken’s hand and quickly chased after Wilmot.

As she ran over, she constantly felt a pair of eyes staring at her, but she didn’t look back. Instead, she quickened her pace.

She thought, Setting aside everything else, Ken’s temper is simply outrageous! Just because I didn’t greet him, does he need to retaliate like this and ruin the connection with Wilmot that I’ve worked so hard to build up? His temper as an entitled scion is ridiculous! I’m not going to let him act as he pleases!

Melody quickened her pace as she ran out, worried that Wilmot might have already left.

Fortunately, because Shane kept making a fuss about wanting to see her, Wilmot was still arguing with Shane at the entrance of the restaurant.

“How many times have I told you” Wilmot said. “Melody is very busy! Come back with me now!”

He pulled Shane hard. The rare outburst made Shane at a loss, Shane clung to a utility pole and cried loudly.

With a sour expression, Wilmot ordered the driver to forcefully drag Shane into the car.

Melody happened to see this scene and hurriedly ran forward to apologize.

“I’m sorry, Wilmot” she said. “It’s all my fault. I made Shane upset.”

She genuinely felt guilty for making Wilmot leave awkwardly in that situation.

But Wilmot revealed a distant smile and said “Miss Fox, why are you apologizing I’m the one who should be apologizing I didn’t know you were married. I even advised you to stay away from Mr. Swanson. If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have been so forward and treated you to a meal alone”

Wilmot’s words were filled with politeness. He also changed the way he addressed Melody back to “Miss Fox“, yet he showed no hint of resentment. It was as if he was merely annoyed at himself for being forward.

He was a very gentlemanly person, and Melody felt even more guilty. She could not help but explain, “Actually, I married Ken for some reason. We are just friends, not a real married couple in the true sense?

“Friend? Wilmot said as he lowered his eyes and smiled. “Miss Fox, you may consider Mr. Swanson a friend, but he may not necessarily see you as a friend. All I know is that a man, especially a proud man like him, will never register his marriage with a woman he doesn’t have feelings for. What’s more. Owen kept coming to our table today. Did you really not sense anything”

Melody asked in confusion, “What was the thing I should have sensed?”

Jealousy Wilmot said.

“Huh?” Melody was stunned.

Wilmot said bluntly. “Men are different from women. Their jealousy and envy aren’t expressed through words, but through actions. When I accidentally saw you two together, didn’t you notice Mr. Swanson’s expression? He was jealous.”

Melody was even more stunned.

She did not notice Ken’s expression. Throughout, she felt she was being retaliated against by Ken, so she naturally didn’t pay attention to his expression.

“But I’m certain that a person like Ken will never fall for an ugly person like me, she thought, ‘Jealousy is even more ridiculous!

She said, “Wilmot, you’ve really misunderstood. There’s no way I’d ever be with Ken

I never many into the Swanson family again, even if that person is Ken and not Ulric she thought. The Swanson family is already like a curse to me, making me not consider marrying into that family, I even want to destroy it!

Perhaps because she spoke seriously, Wilmot hesitated.

Two seconds later, Wilmot looked at her and said, “If you get a divorce, will you consider me?”

Melody widened her eyes in shock and blurted out in disbelief, “What did you say?“.

She suspected that she had misheard him.

Wilmot took a step forward, and Melody instinctively took a step back.

He suddenly lost the strength to say the words that he was about to blurt out.

Her action of taking a step back says it all, he thought.

But with his personality, he probably wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight if he didn’t address certain matters.

He forced a chuckle and said, “Melody, you probably haven’t noticed at all that my feelings for you have changed from gratitude to fondness Seeing how happy you were with Shane today, I even wanted you to accompany us forever. But now that I think about it, I realize I’ve been overthinking things. You don’t have to take my words today to heart. Don’t feel any pressure either. I just ask that you don’t contact me again today. I’ll be fine tomorrow, and we can then still be friends.

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