Chapter 35

Chapter 35

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Perhaps she would really be a good choice, her face would keep her from having to go out in public, and her lack of education and manners could be improved over time. The child will have tutors at home, And it’s unlikely for her to mess around and disgrace the family with her looks.” With this thought on her mind, Margaret’s gaze towards Melody softened.

“Melody, come over here. Let me take a good look at you.” The last thing Melody wanted was to marry Ulric again. She didn’t intend for Margaret to like her. In fact, she hoped Margaret would dislike her, so she didn’t have to marry Ulric.

But at the same time, she didn’t want Maria to be disappointed in her.

While she was in a dilemma, she thought of the check Ken gave her and the way he stood here just now.

Melody balled up her fists and made up her mind not to be rude to Margaret, even though Ulric was a jerk.

d, “Yes, Mrs. Swanson.”

She walked to Margaret and said,

“Good girl” Margaret held Melody’s hand, and Melody politely returned the gesture.

But in the next second, Melody’s expression changed slightly, though she quickly returned to normal, making it hard to detect her fleeting

reaction.

Margaret held Melody’s hand and asked her in detail, “How are you doing in the countryside? How far have you gone in

“I’m doing fine, and I’ve finished college.” She answered each question, but her responses were half–truths.

your

r studies?”

Life in the countryside was really tough for her. Her adoptive parents in the countryside, probably because of Yolanda, treated her like a free servant since she was young and often didn’t give her enough food. This made her suffer from hunger and cold, and she ended up much smaller than other kids her age.

If she hadn’t met her teacher, she might have been abused to death by that couple. Later, when the couple sought her teacher’s help for an illness, he took her in as his apprentice. Those days were a mix of joy and bitterness, far from the casual way she now described them.

Astrid watched Melody and Margaret chatting, growing increasingly anxious, and her expression darkening.

is margaret so affected by her pregnancy hormones that her judgment is impaired? How could she sit there chatting with such an ugly girl without fearing nightmares? Astrid thought.

When Margaret asked if Melody was with someone, Astrid cut in. “Margaret, you’re gonna embarrass her. It’s her privacy. You’re not thinking about the ridiculous engagement, are you?”

Margaret’s expression changed, and she frowned at Astrid. “Astrid, some manners! There are guests here. Have you forgotten evrything I’ve taught you?”

In this household, Margaret’s authority was supreme. Seeing Margaret genuinely angry, Astrid was startled. But she couldn’t let Ulric marry Melody. He was her only son

Thinking of this, Astrid bit her lip in frustration, lowering her voice, “I haven’t forgotten anything. I just feel wranged!”

“What are you wronged about?” Margaret’s frown deepened.

Astrid gritted her teeth, determined to stand her ground for her son, even if it meant confronting Margaret.

“Of course I feel wronged: You know how worried I’ve been about Ulric after his accident. Now, you want Ulric to marry Melody against his will. How am I supposed to feel? After all these years, have you never accepted me and Ulric?” Astrid said.

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“You…you…” Margaret was so angry she felt a headache coming on..

A servant quickly poured Margaret a cup of water. After drinking it, Margaret managed to calm down.

Maria couldn’t bear to watch anymore and suggested, “Margaret, maybe Melody and I should come back another day?”

“No need. We’ll settle this today,” Margaret decided firmly.

Astrid’s eyes widened, almost going frantic. “margaret!”

“Say no more!” Margaret looked away and continued, “The engagement doesn’t involve your son. I plan to have Ken marry Melody.”

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“What?”

Melody and Astrid both exclaimed simultaneously, their tones filled with surprise.

But Astrid’s surprise had a hint of delight. She had no reason to stop Ken rom marrying Melody.

“Grandma…” Melody turned to look at Maria, feeling chaotic inside.

Maria remained silent, lost in thought.

Just then, Margaret suddenly pulled back the covers. Astrid was taken aback, unable to stop her. Melody saw Margaret’s noticeably swollen belly.

“Melody, given my close relationship with your grandmother, I won’t hide this from you. The urgency is for the sake of my unborn child.” Margaret paused and explained their plan in detail.

After finishing, Margaret looked at Melody, who showed no sign of surprise, as if she already knew.

“You…” Margaret had just uttered a word when Melody spoke first. “If it’s because of this, there’s no need for me to marry into the Swanson Family.”

Margaret frowned, feeling a bit dissatisfied.

Astrid seized the opportunity to mock. “Do you think our Family isn’t good enough for you? Margaret, did you hear that? She doesn’t appreciate your kindness.”

“Melody!” Maria’s face also showed displeasure. “What are you talking about?”