Chapter 791
“Him?”
Before Aaron Berg could ask who “he” was, he saw the MPV lower a ladder.
The headlights were still shining on Tomorrow’s face. Fortunately, Aaron Berg had already adapted to this light. He put down his hand and looked at the door.
Ulric Swanson, who was sitting in a wheelchair, was pushed out of the car.
“It’s Ulric Swanson…” Aaron Berg hurriedly turned around to remind Melody Fox.
Melody Fox had long guessed who the person in the car was, so she was not affected at all.
No matter how much Ulric Swanson wanted to get rid of her, she did not dare to kill her in the manor.
However, he had always liked to pretend to be a humble young master. She did not know what was wrong with him today, but he actually dared to be so unrestrained.
“I’m really sorry…” Ulric Swanson raised his hand and gestured for the bodyguard beside him to push him before Melody Fox.
When the wheelchair stopped, he said with fake guilt, “My subordinates were too anxious driving. They didn’t scare Sister-in-law, right?”
His tone was obviously provocative and mocking. He seemed to think that she was frightened just now, so she stood rooted to the ground.
Melody Fox suddenly admitted with a faint smile, “I was scared.”
Ulric Swanson was stunned. He did not expect Melody Fox to admit it.
The next second, Melody Fox asked again, “Who drove the car?”
Ulric Swanson could not figure out what Melody Fox meant, but he still tilted his head and gestured for the bodyguard driving the car to walk forward.
“That’s me.”
A dark and thin bodyguard walked forward. The smile on his face was especially disgusting.
“I’m really sorry. I’ll definitely pay attention to the speed of the car next time so that I won’t scare you out of your wits.” The bodyguard’s smile widened.
“You…-” Aaron Berg frowned and was about to walk over to teach him a lesson when Melody Fox suddenly clutched her chest in pain.
“Miss Fox?” Aaron Berg was shocked. He could not care less about lecturing and quickly asked, “Are you alright?”
“I feel a pain in my heart now. It’s very uncomfortable. I must have been frightened just now.”
As she spoke, she blinked at him at an angle that only Aaron Berg could see.
Aaron Berg immediately understood. He walked to the bodyguard who was driving with a dark expression and raised his hand to slap him hard.
This slap was really too heavy. That person only felt that his entire face was numb and painful, and there was a bloody taste in his mouth.
He took a sip and found that he had spat out a tooth and blood-one of his teeth had been knocked out.
“You…-“
That person had just said one word when Aaron Berg cursed.
“B*stard, are you blind? You scared Young Madam. You won’t be able to compensate for it even if you have ten cheap lives! It’s fine if it’s a mistake, but look at your attitude just now! Who allowed you to speak to Young Madam like this? Who do you think you are? I must apply to the chairman today to reorganize the bodyguards at home!”
“Y-you…”
The bodyguard could not scold him and was being unreasonable. He could only ask Ulric Swanson for help.
Ulric Swanson’s expression was extremely ugly.
Aaron Berg seemed to be hitting and scolding his subordinates, but he was actually slapping Ulric Swanson’s face.
He narrowed his eyes coldly. The hostility in his body was incompatible with his gentle appearance.
Just as he was about to speak, Melody Fox suddenly spoke.
“Aaron Berg. Alright, I’m fine now.”
“Yes, Miss Fox.” Aaron Berg nodded and stood behind Melody Fox again.
Ulric Swanson gritted his teeth, but he could only say, Sister-in-law, are you alright now? My subordinate doesn’t know how to drive. I’ll help you teach him a lesson later.” “There’s no need to wait. Let’s teach him a lesson now.” Melody Fox met Ulric Swanson’s gaze and said calmly, Fortunately, my heart is considered healthy. If it was Grandma standing here just now, who would be able to bear this responsibility? I don’t blame you, but if you don’t restrain yourself well, there will only be more such things in the future. I’m doing this for the sake of my family. Aaron Berg, do it.”
“Yes!” Aaron Berg nodded and walked towards the bodyguard.
“Young Master…” The bodyguard was shocked and quickly asked Ulric Swanson for help.
“Young Master, save me…”
Ulric Swanson gritted his teeth and stared coldly at Aaron Berg.
“Do you dare to hit me again?”
Aaron Berg stopped in his tracks and used his eyes to ask Melody Fox what he meant.
Melody Fox smiled gently and met Ulric Swanson’s gaze. “What? As your sister-in-law, I can’t even teach your subordinate a lesson who did something wrong? Or is it not his fault for letting him drive to scare me, but because you instructed him to?”
Ulric Swanson’s face darkened.
“Melody Fox, don’t go overboard.”
“How did I go overboard? If you continue to protect him, I can only seek justice from Dad. Let’s see if he’s on my side or on the side of one of your bodyguards.”
Ulric Swanson clenched his fists tightly. His mind was in a dilemma.
It was indeed his idea to scare Melody Fox with his car. If he did not protect his subordinates now, how would everyone look at him in the future?
However, if this matter really reached the old man, he would not be able to absolve himself from the blame.
After thinking about it, Ulric Swanson said coldly, “I don’t need anyone to teach my people a lesson. I’ll do it myself.” Melody Fox said with a half-smile, “Then I’ll wait and see how you’re going to teach this guy a lesson.”
Ulric Swanson did not say anything else. He took out the dagger he carried with him and looked at the trembling bodyguard.
“Give me your hand!”
The bodyguard’s face was pale.
“Young Master, I…”
“Stick it out!”
The bodyguard trembled. He gritted his teeth and stretched out his hand.
A moment later, the dagger fell and the bodyguard screamed.
One of his fingers had been cut off. Fresh blood flowed all over the ground.
“Take him away!” Ulric Swanson waved his hand and someone immediately went forward to take the bodyguard away.
His expression was abnormally ugly.
Originally, there was a joyous occasion today. He wanted to take Melody Fox down a notch before the joyous occasion was announced.
However, he did not expect this woman to make him shoot himself in the foot with just a few words.
Not only did he lose his prestige in front of his subordinates, but this woman also made him look like a joke!
He was too impulsive!
Next time, before he was fully prepared, he had to endure it and not do anything to this woman rashly.
“Now… are you satisfied?”
He stared at Melody Fox as if he wanted to see through her with his eyes.
Melody Fox did not even glance at the bodyguard who was driving the car. However, at this moment, she took a few steps forward and beat Ulric Swanson to it. She picked up the broken finger on the ground and threw it into Aaron Berg’s hand.
“Lucky hasn’t eaten meat in a long time. Let’s bring it over tomorrow and let it eat meat. This thing isn’t easy to eat. Don’t waste it.”
Lucky was Melody Fox’s dog in Herbathrive’s backyard. Aaron Berg nodded. He knew Melody Fox’s plan.
She didn’t really want to feed the finger to her dog, but to make it impossible for that person to reattach the broken finger.
After this incident, the people around Ulric Swanson would no longer dare to treat Miss Fox casually.
“Yes, Miss Fox.” Aaron Berg suppressed the joy in his eyes and put the severed finger away.
Veins popped up on Ulric Swanson’s forehead. He was clearly furious.
Melody smiled and patted Ulric Swanson’s shoulder. “Don’t let this happen again in the future. Otherwise, a mere finger won’t be able to appease my anger.”
After saying that, she did not look at Ulric Swanson anymore and walked towards the villa with Aaron Berg.
However, she had only taken two steps when…
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Ulric Swanson suddenly called out to her again.
Melody Fox!
Melody stopped in her tracks. She turned her head and was about to ask Ulric Swanson if there was anything else when she saw Ulric Swanson stand up from the wheelchair and walk steadily towards her.
He only stopped when he was half a meter away from her. As a doctor, Melody Fox could tell from the way he walked that his foot had completely recovered. Even his atrophied calf muscles had recovered to the size of ordinary people.
Melody pursed her lips and a cold glint flashed across her eyes.
What exactly happened?…
How was his leg cured by now?
Melody’s palm slowly tightened, but her expression did not change at all.
She revealed a smile and said, “No wonder your subordinates were disobedient today. It turns out that you’ve recovered from your illness. I wonder which divine doctor did it so that I can worship him.”
Ulric Swanson did not answer her. He smiled and said, “Dad doesn’t know about this yet. Sister-in-law, you’re the first to know. I think you must be happy for me, right?”
Melody’s smile stiffened.
“Of course… congratulations.”
Ulric Swanson sighed and said, “However, if the news spreads that my legs have recovered, I’m afraid that the outside world will bring up the past again tomorrow and start discussing how my brother crippled my legs. Sister-in-law, are you really not afraid that one day if you will do something wrong, your legs crippled?”
These words were practically saying that Ken Swanson had crippled his legs.
“What am I afraid of?”
Melody chuckled and said, “I’m not marrying you, why would my legs be crippled? But speaking of which, I’m indeed a little worried about your future wife. How soft- hearted can a person who can even be ruthless to himself be to his wife?”
Ulric Swanson’s face darkened.
“Sister-in-law, please be careful with your words! Everyone knows that he crippled my legs. I didn’t go through legal procedures because I was his brother. But if you insist on defaming me like this, I can only take up the legal weapon to prove my innocence.”
Melody’s expression did not change.
“Heaven sees what humans do. What is higher than the law is the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao has reincarnation. It’s not that it doesn’t want retribution. It’s just that the days have yet to arrive.”
Ulric Swanson narrowed his eyes and suddenly laughed. “Then we’ll see.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Ulric Swanson strode towards the villa.
Previously, his leg could only walk about 200 feet meters. Now, it had completely recovered.
Of course, he could not do strenuous exercise for the time being, but it was just around the corner.
As soon as Ulric Swanson and his men left, the smile on Melody’s face instantly disappeared.
Aaron Berg’s forehead was covered in sweat.
“Miss Fox, his… his leg has recovered. Doesn’t that mean that he will soon return to the headquarters to compete with Sir?”
Melody shook her head.
“Steady. Let’s wait for Ken Swanson to finish his work and come back.”
Soon, wherever Ulric Swanson went, the servants looked sideways. After confirming that they were not wrong, they walked forward to congratulate him.
The congratulations almost resounded throughout the villa. Ulric Swanson was already prepared. Everyone who came up to congratulate him had their subordinates seal with red packets.
Astrid Swanson had heard the news later than the servants. Until she saw Ulric Swanson walk into her room that she confirmed with her own eyes, she still felt that she was dreaming.
“Ting, Ulric?”
Her voice was extremely dry, as if she had not drunk water for three days.
Ulric Swanson curved his lower lip and smiled at his mother. “Mom.”
Astrid Swanson pinched his thigh hard.
Wasit painful!
She was so excited that her entire body was trembling, and her speech became even more stuttering.
“Y-your leg…”
Ulric Swanson took a few steps forward and reached out to support Astrid Swanson, who looked like she was about to faint.
“My leg’s healed.”
Astrid Swanson instantly burst into tears.
“I’m not dreaming!”
She thought that her son would be disabled for the rest of his life, but she did not expect this day to come so suddenly.
God was still fair to the mother and son!
“I have to change my clothes and see your father when he comes back!”
Ramon Swanson would definitely be very happy. She could also take the opportunity to get him to lift her restriction.
Margaret only had the last day’s dosage left.
Everything seemed to be developing in a good direction.
Melody had just returned to their room when Ken Swanson returned from the corporation.
She immediately pulled Ken Swanson and talked about Ulric Swanson.
Ken Swanson’s expression did not change at all.
She asked in surprise, “You already knew?”
“Yeah.”
“When?”
“Two or three days ago…
“Then why didn’t you tell me?”
“You seem to be in a good mood these days. I don’t want to ruin your mood. Besides, didn’t you go to Lin City on a business trip? I’II…”
Melody Fox frowned tightly.
“Ken Swanson, please tell me about Ulric Swanson in the future.”
Ken Swanson looked at Melody Fox’s suddenly serious face and a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes.
“Why are you so concerned about him?”
“|…-“
Melody didn’t know how to answer. Ken Swanson continued, “It’s not just this time. It’s the same in the past. You pay special attention to anything related to Ulric Swanson… I want to know why you pay more attention to him than I do.”
He was not someone who liked to think too much, but Melody Fox was like a fog that often made him feel that he only knew the tip of the iceberg.
He really… desperately wanted to know more about her.
Melody lowered her head with mixed feelings.
There was no way to tell anyone her secret.
Unless she wanted to be treated as a monster or a lunatic.
Melody Fox bit her lower lip hard and said with difficulty, “I’ m sorry, this question… I can’t answer you yet.”
Ken Swanson opened his mouth, but in the end, he swallowed his questions.
He didn’t want to force her.
However, his mood still became very bad uncontrollably.
Melody observed Ken Swanson’s expression and quickly said, “One day, when it’s the right time, I will definitely tell you. But don’t misunderstand. I only have you in my heart. I don’t have any romantic feelings for him.”
“I know.” Ken Swanson tried his best to smile, but he could not.
He took a deep breath and said, “I didn’t misunderstand. I’m the only one in your heart. I know that. Dinner should be ready. Let’s go down and eat.”
With that, he turned and walked downstairs without waiting for her.
Melody clenched her fists and chased after him.
“Ken Swanson! Are you sure there’s no misunderstanding?”
“No.”
“But you look…-“
Halfway through her sentence, Ramon Swanson’s shout came from the hall downstairs-
“Ulric Swanson! Where are the Ulric Swanson people?”
The two of them looked at each other. For the time being, she put down what had just happened and strode downstairs.
Ramon Swanson saw someone coming down from the living room and thought it was Ulric Swanson.
When he saw that it was husband and wife Ken Swanson and Melody, the anticipation in his eyes faded. He asked,
Where’s Ulric Swanson? I heard that his leg has been cured?” “I’m not sure about that. I haven’t seen him today.”
Ken Swanson lied with a straight face.
Melody could not lie. She could only say, “I met him on my way home. He can indeed walk now. I don’t know the details.”
As she spoke, Ulric Swanson’s voice came from the stairs. “Dad, are you looking for me?”
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Ramon Swanson hurriedly looked up the stairs.
Ulric Swanson walked down the stairs nimbly and said to him, “Coincidentally, I’m looking for you too. My leg has been treated. I can walk normally now.”
Surprise appeared in Ramon Swanson’s eyes.
“Really… When? Why didn’t you tell me about such a joyous occasion earlier?”
As Ramon Swanson spoke, his surprised expression gradually became filled with blame and suspicion.
His son, who had been crippled for so many years, could suddenly walk. This made him think too much.
Ulric Swanson stood in front of Ramon Swanson. When he saw the expression on Ramon Swanson’s face, he immediately revealed an apologetic expression.
“Actually, I’ve been improving a while ago, but I can only walk for 4,5,30 feet at most. I thought that I would tell you after my legs have completely recovered so that I wouldn’t have to sit back in the wheelchair after walking a few steps and disappoint you. So… I only dared to tell you after I finished the treatment today and felt that my legs had recovered.”
“That’s right!”
Astrid Swanson, who was walking down the stairs, echoed, This child likes to be stubborn about everything. I only found out today. He didn’t mean to hide it from you. He just wanted to tell you after he completely recovered to give you a surprise.”
Melody noticed that Astrid Swanson had specially put on full makeup. Her makeup was so exquisite that it reached the roots of her eyelashes. It was obvious that she wanted to take the opportunity to remove her own confinement.
However, she did not intend to stop her.
It was good that it was removed. It would make Astrid Swanson lower her guard so that her plan could be carried out more easily.
When Ramon Swanson heard Astrid Swanson say that, the blame in his eyes faded.
He nodded and said, “It’s a good thing that you’ve recovered. Which doctor treated you? I’ll go with you to thank you another day and send you a silk banner.”
“This…” Ulric Swanson’s expression did not change. He paused for a moment and said, “My leg was not treated by a certain doctor. I consulted almost all of Halcyon’s authoritative experts in this field and combined many people’s treatment plans to recover to its current state.” Astrid Swanson wiped away her nonexistent tears.
“You don’t know how hard Ulric worked in private to undergo rehabilitation. For rehabilitation… he sacrificed so much in exchange for being able to walk normally today. As a mother, I saw this and my heart ached, but I couldn’t help with anything. I felt really uncomfortable… Fortunately, this day has finally arrived.”
Astrid Swanson said as she slowly leaned towards Ramon Swanson’s shoulder.
Ramon Swanson did not refuse or take the initiative to stop Astrid Swanson. He only said, “It’s good that you’re cured. No matter how hard it was, it’s all in the past. It will be a good life in the future.”
Astrid Swanson quickly nodded and said, “But you’re right. We should thank the doctor. But there are too many people who need to thank… I’m afraid you don’t have that much time. Let me do these things for you, okay?”
Ramon Swanson wasn’t stupid. He knew that Astrid Swanson wanted him to release her from confinement.
However, what happened last time was too much. In addition, Melody Fox, who was almost schemed against, was also present. He did not know how to answer at the moment.
Just as he was hesitating, he heard Ulric Swanson say, Mom and I know we were wrong about what happened last time. If she’s grounded at home, we don’t know what the outside world will say about our family. So, can we let her…”
“Forget it!” Ramon Swanson tried his best not to look at Melody’s expression. He waved his hand and said, From tomorrow onwards, you can thank those doctors on my behalf. It’s best if you can arrange a meal. I’ll also meet them so that I can thank them in person.”
“Alright! I’ll arrange it as soon as possible!”
Astrid Swanson was overjoyed. While Ramon Swanson did not notice the expression on her face, she glanced at Melody smugly.
Melody subconsciously looked at Ken Swanson beside her.
At least half of the people in this family believed that he was the one who crippled Ulric Swanson’s leg.
However, because of Ramon Swanson’s pressure, no one dared to mention this matter for so many years.
But, now that Ulric Swanson’s leg had recovered, it was equivalent to bringing up this old matter.
Her heart was filled with worry, but when she saw that Ken Swanson’s expression did not change at all, she felt relieved.
That was true. How could Ken Swanson be such a fragile person?
After calming down, Melody met Astrid Swanson’s provocative gaze.
The next second, she noticed the person walking down the stairs. She raised her chin and gestured for Astrid Swanson to look up the stairs.
Astrid Swanson followed her gaze in confusion and saw Margaret Swanson walking down the stairs.
The expression on her face froze and she said stiffly, “Mom…
That damn old woman should not have seen her provocation to Melody Fox just now, right?
But it didn’t matter if she saw it. She was about to die anyway.
With that thought in mind, Astrid Swanson’s body visibly relaxed. She smiled and greeted again, “Mom, you’re down?” However, Margaret Swanson did not even look at her. She walked up to Ulric Swanson and asked, “I heard from them that your leg has recovered?”
“Yes. I’m sorry, Grandma. I’m only telling you now. My leg is almost completely healed.”
Margaret Swanson shook her head.
“I heard everything you said just now. There’s nothing to be sorry about. You’ve indeed worked hard all these years.”
After all, he was her grandson. Just like Ken Swanson, he was also the flesh and blood of her hand.
Seeing that Ulric Swanson was indeed moving as usual, her eyes, which were a little cloudy because of her old age, immediately turned red.
“It’s good that you’ve been cured. It’s good that you’ve been cured… Your leg has always been a sore spot for me. Now that it’s healed, my sore spot has also been cured. In a few years, when I close my eyes, I won’t have any regrets.”
“Grandma, what are you talking about? You’ll definitely live a long life.”
Margaret Swanson waved her hand.
“If I live longer than Nanshan, I’ll become an old demon. It’s not a good thing to live too long. It’s already a blessing for me to be able to live until now. Think about your short-lived grandfather. I’ve enjoyed a lot more than him.”
As Margaret Swanson spoke, she glanced at Ken Swanson from the corner of her eye. Her expression froze.
She almost forgot that Ken Swanson was there too.
She hesitated for a moment and said, “It’s a joyous occasion that your leg has recovered. However, Wendell and Cadence have just left… It’s not suitable for a big event, so it’s fine as long as our family knows about this. There’s no need to especially publicize it outside. You and your mother will be in charge of giving those doctors some red packets. There’s no need for anything else to prevent others from gossiping. Ramon Swanson, you don’t need to be present. Just get someone to send a silk banner.”
“Okay, Mom.” Ramon Swanson had no objections.
“I understand, Grandma.”
Ulric Swanson seemed to nod obediently, but there was a deep chill in the depths of his eyes.
Wasn’t it just because he didn’t want everyone to remember that his legs were crippled by Ken Swanson?
His grandmother had been biased towards Ken Swanson since he was young.
He thought that the old woman would ignore Ken Swanson forever after his leg was crippled. He did not expect that she would treat him as well as before the moment he returned from Insterimond.
Ulric Swanson suppressed the jealousy in his heart and said with a smile, “It’s almost dinnertime. Grandma, let’s eat?”
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“Then let’s eat.” Margaret Swanson nodded and did not continue talking to Ulric Swanson.
After what happened at Cadence’s funeral, she was extremely disappointed in Astrid Swanson and felt no better about Ulric Swanson.
However, the older generation valued blood relations the most, so Ulric Swanson was different from Astrid Swanson.
However, that sense of intimacy towards her grandson had already been worn away.
When Astrid Swanson saw that the few of them were going to eat, a scheming look flashed across her eyes.
As she followed, she said, “Yes, yes, yes! After I found out that Ulric’s leg had recovered, I specially asked someone to make a cake to celebrate. Since you don’t think there’s a need to hold a big banquet to celebrate, it’s not too much to cut a cake in our own house, right?”
Margaret could not be bothered with Astrid Swanson. She vaguely said, “Up to you.” Then, she sat down at the dining table.
Melody accurately captured the fleeting expression in Astrid Swanson’s eyes. She frowned slightly and lowered her head to whisper into Ken Swanson’s ear when no one was paying attention.
Ken Swanson’s expression did not change. As if he had not heard anything, he pulled out a chair for Melody. “Sit.”
After everyone sat down, the servants served the dishes.
“This prawn is not bad. Mom, try it.” Ramon Swanson brought over the prawn meat in front of his mother. The servant beside him immediately went forward to help. After that, the prawn meat was placed in front of Margaret Swanson.
Margaret took a bite and nodded. “It’s not bad, but it’s still a little inferior to Melody’s cooking. Have you tried Melody’s cooking? It’s superb.”
At the mention of Melody, Margaret’s grave expression relaxed a little.
Ramon Swanson smiled and said, “I’ll try it next time.”
Melody quickly said, “If you don’t mind, I can be in / charge of dinner tomorrow.”
“That’s good. I’ve never tasted my daughter-in-law’s cooking.”
Ramon Swanson gave Melody Fox a lot of face.
Melody smiled again and did not reply.
After a short silence at the dining table, Astrid Swanson said, “Hubby, Ulric’s legs have recovered. Why don’t you arrange for him to follow Ken back to the headquarters to work? Otherwise, he won’t be able to help you all day long.” “We’ll see,” Ramon Swanson said before continuing to eat. Astrid Swanson looked a little embarrassed.
Just as she did not know if she should continue persuading Ramon, Ulric Swanson said, “Mom, although my leg has recovered, it can’t grow tired. I’m afraid I can’t help much with work. Don’t rush me to go out and work first. I’ll try my best not to appear in front of you.”
Ulric Swanson said half-jokingly, giving Astrid Swanson a way out.
Astrid Swanson forced a smile and did not dare to mention it again.
After dinner, everyone had a harmonious smile on their faces, but they all had their own thoughts.
When everyone was almost done eating, Astrid Swanson broke the silence again.
“The cake should be here. Don’t leave. I’ll go get it and cut a cake together.”
Ramon Swanson waved his hand.
“Hurry up and go. I have a video conference to attend later.”
Astrid Swanson nodded and was about to get up to get the cake when Melody stood up first.
“Mom, sit down. How can I let you go for such a small matter? I’ll go get it for you.”
After Melody finished speaking, she walked out first.
“No, I can go by myself. They’ve already sent me to the door…
However, Melody did not listen to Astrid Swanson at all. She quickly walked out.
Astrid Swanson was about to follow her out when she was stopped by Ken Swanson’s long hands.
“Auntie Zhang, Melody is already there. Please sit down and wait to cut the cake.”
Ken Swanson’s eyes seemed bottomless, making Astrid Swanson’s heart tremble.
Could it be that Ken Swanson and that little b*tch had discovered something…
If that wasn’t the case, why would that little b*tch suddenly call her “Mom” for no reason?
He had never seen her so intimate in the past!
However, her anxious heart was quickly relieved because her plan was flawless. No one would discover it. Even if she didn’t go and get the cake herself, she wouldn’t be able to see anything strange about the cake in such a short time.
If she dared to casually say that there was something wrong with the cake, she could take the opportunity to beat her up and sue her for framing her!
“In that case… I’ll wait.”
Astrid Swanson calmed down and quickly returned to her seat.
Ulric Swanson, who was sitting beside Astrid Swanson, vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he could not tell what was wrong. He could only lower his voice and ask Astrid Swanson, “Did you do anything behind my back?”
Astrid Swanson naturally denied it.
“That’s not true! Don’t think too much.”
Ramon Swanson and Margaret Swanson were both present. There was also Ken Swanson who was staring at him seriously. Therefore, Ulric Swanson could not ask too much. He could only warn in a voice that only the two of them could hear, “My leg has just recovered. Don’t do anything behind my back at this juncture.”
“I know, I know…”
Astrid Swanson said perfunctorily.
As a mother, she had never helped her son much since he was young. Now that she had a rare opportunity, she naturally could not let it go.
At that time, an exclamation came from the door.
“Ah!-“
Astrid Swanson was shocked. She clearly heard Melody’s exclamation.
Damn it, what did that wretched girl do now?
“Quickly go and see if something has happened to Melody,” Margaret Swanson was the first to speak.
“Yes.” As soon as Ken Swanson replied, he saw Melody Fox carrying a cake that had fallen to the ground and its original appearance could not be seen clearly.
The packaging of the cake was transparent, so one could see that the cake inside was already too horrible to look at, not to mention appetizing.
Astrid Swanson’s expression instantly darkened. “My cake…”
In this cake, there was one last dose of medicine. As long as Margaret Swanson took it, the toxicity of the medicine would take effect tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
But… Melody Fox had ruined her cake!
How could Astrid Swanson not hate her?
However, she could not flare up in this situation, or it would arouse suspicion, so she could only use all her strength to suppress her anger.
However, her voice was still trembling with anger.
“I told you, I don’t need you to take the cake. What the hell are you doing?”
“I’m sorry…”
Melody Fox pretended to be apologetic as she lowered her eyes and said, “The shoes I’m wearing today are a little slippery. In addition, I was anxious when I was walking eager to return immediately. I was afraid that you would wait too long… I didn’t expect to accidentally fall.”
“That’s why I said I don’t need your help!”
“Mom?” Ulric Swanson felt a little embarrassed. It was just a cake. Astrid Swanson was being so calculative in front of Margaret Swanson and Ramon Swanson. It was more or less embarrassing.
Even if she wanted to teach Melody Fox a lesson for her recklessness, she shouldn’t have done it in front of these two people.
He gave Astrid Swanson a warning look.
“It’s just a cake. Let them make another one.”
Ken Swanson took the opportunity to protect his wife. Auntie Zhang, how much is this cake? I’ll compensate you ten times.”
“This isn’t about money at all…”
“Then what’s the problem? Could it be that there’s something special about this cake?” Ken Swanson stared at Astrid Swanson with deep eyes.
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Astrid Swanson’s expression changed slightly.
“It’s just a cake. What’s so special about it?”
However, Ken Swanson did not give up. His gaze was sharp as he asked, “Since there’s nothing special, why are you so angry? Melody did not do it on purpose. Moreover, she has already apologized to you. Why are you still talking about her?”
Astrid Swanson was afraid that she would be noticed, so she quickly added, “The cake is indeed not worth much, but I deliberately ordered this cake to celebrate the recovery of Ulric’s leg. To throw it like this… I just feel that it’s a little inauspicious.”
Margaret Swanson also frowned unhappily and said, “If the cake is broken, just order another one. How can anyone be precious? As a mother, aren’t you worried that your daughter-in-law will fall and get injured? You’re just worried about your cake. Aren’t you afraid that outsiders will laugh at you?!”
Astrid Swanson was angry and helpless. She could only lower her head and say, “I was too anxious…”
Melody said again, “I’m really sorry. It’s all my fault for being rash. I’ll order the next cake as an apology. As for this cake…”
She paused for a moment and seemed to have made up her mind. She quickly removed the transparent box of cake and scooped a mouthful with a spoon before sending it into her mouth.
Astrid Swanson was shocked.
“What are you doing?”
Melody had a guilty smile on her face as she said, “It’s a pity to throw this cake like this. I was thinking of eating a few bites. You don’t have to worry about me.”
Margaret Swanson’s heart ached.
“Melody, you don’t have to do this. You’re such a silly child…”
As she spoke, she glared at Astrid Swanson. “Look at you! How did you scare her? Those who don’t know better would think that our family can’t even afford a cake. You’re bullying your daughter-in-law for a mere cake!”
“Mom, I didn’t…”
“Alright, alright.” Ramon Swanson only felt that it was noisy.
He stood up impatiently and interrupted them.
“Ask Melody to book one later. Call me when the cake is delivered. I’ll go up for a meeting first.”
“Go ahead.” Margaret Swanson waved her hand.
Ramon Swanson nodded, said goodbye to Margaret, and was about to go upstairs.
However, when he reached the stairs and was about to reach the second floor, a scream suddenly sounded- “Ah!!!-“
His footsteps paused and he turned his head to look down. Melody was kneeling on the ground, clutching her stomach in pain. Her face was abnormally pale.
“What’s going on?”
Even Ramon Swanson was shocked. He quickly ran down the stairs.
“Melody, are you okay?”
Ken Swanson helped Melody up from the ground.
Although he already knew Melody’s plan, he still panicked when he saw her expression.
However, it was precisely because of Ken Swanson’s worry that no one could tell that this was their plan.
Astrid Swanson’s expression was extremely ugly.
What the hell was this wretched girl doing?
“What’s wrong with you?” she asked, taking a few steps toward her.
That poison was a slow-acting poison, and it had to accumulate a certain amount of poison before it could take effect. Therefore, she was very sure that Melody’s abnormality was definitely not because of her medicine, so she was not too nervous.
“My stomach hurts… It feels like it’s going to split open…”
Melody tried her best to squeeze out these words. Beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Without Ken Swanson’s help, she would not have been able to stand at all.
“Quick! Help Melody sit down first.”
Margaret Swanson was still relatively calm. With her words, Ken Swanson finally recovered from his worry and helped Melody Fox sit down on the chair.
“Call the family doctor over. Also, get someone to prepare a car. If the situation isn’t right, send her to the hospital!” Ramon Swanson also began to speak.
“No, there’s no need to call a doctor. I’m a doctor myself…”
However, as soon as Melody finished speaking, she spat out a mouthful of blood.
The blood she spat out was black, making people uncomfortable no matter how they looked at it.
Ken Swanson’s eyes widened.
Didn’t she say that she would act if she realized that the cake was mixed with “something”?
Why did she vomit blood?
Moreover, the color of the blood looked so abnormal.
He also realized that something was wrong. Melody Fox was not acting!
He took a deep breath and asked in words that only the two of them could understand, “Melody, how did this happen? How did you vomit blood?”
She shouldn’t have vomited blood!
“I don’t know…” Melody said as she took her pulse.
Under everyone’s worried and puzzled gazes, she said, “My pulse seems to have been poisoned.”
“Poisoned?”
Ramon Swanson gasped and asked, “What did you eat to get poisoned? What did you touch outside today?”
Melody shook her head and said, “I was busy with the medical center today. I barely drank a drop of water, except… for dinner and that cake…”
“Dinner?!” Ramon Swanson raised his voice, afraid that he would be affected as well. He quickly shouted, “Where’s the family doctor?! Isn’t he here yet?!”
Margaret also felt a lingering fear.
“Prepare a car! Prepare a few more cars! All of us will go to the hospital!”
Astrid Swanson’s heart skipped a beat. She immediately said, “Mom, Hubby, it can’t be about dinner and cake. It’s impossible…”
How could a slow-acting poison take effect so quickly? Could it be that this wretched girl really knew about her plan and was deliberately putting on an act?
But why would she vomit blood when she was acting?
Astrid Swanson could not figure it out no matter how hard she thought about it. However, she was certain of one thing. She could not let anyone suspect her cake!
However, no one listened to Astrid Swanson at all. The group of people were busy.
Soon, the car was ready and the family doctor came over.
After looking at everyone, he reported to Ramon Swanson, Sir, only Young Madam has been poisoned. All of you are fine. However, it’s best to go to the hospital for a blood test. As for Young Madam, we have to send her to the hospital immediately.”
“Don’t worry about me…” Melody endured the pain and took out a small cloth bag that she always carried with her. She took out a brown pill and swallowed it.
After swallowing it, she explained, “I took an antidote pill that I made myself. It can detoxify most poisons on the market. I should be fine soon.”
Margaret Swanson frowned deeply and said, “We still have to go to the hospital to take a look before we can be at ease.”
Melody nodded. “I’ll go to the hospital in a while. However, the most important thing now is to find out where the poison is. I can confirm that there must be something wrong with the food I ate tonight. No one would spend so much effort to kill an ordinary person like me. I’m afraid that this is a poison targeted at Dad, so it’s more important to find the source as soon as possible and find out who poisoned me.”
These words touched Ramon Swanson’s heart.
He also believed that the poison was most likely targeting him.
If they wanted to make a move on an ordinary girl like Melody, they would have plenty of opportunities. There was no need to make a move on the Swanson family.
With a dark expression, he called out his personal bodyguard and said, “Bring everything that Young Madam has eaten or touched tonight for inspection!”
“Yes!”
The bodyguards moved very quickly. Almost the entire dining table was emptied.
Astrid Swanson wanted to stop them, but she was afraid that she would be suspected if she tried to stop them, so he could only stand there anxiously.
The two hands in her sleeves trembled violently in fear.
Right at this moment, a hand suddenly grabbed her trembling wrist.
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