Chapter 36

Chapter 36

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Maria couldn’t figure out why Melody would say that. She had done everything she could to help Melody marry into the Swanson family, and Melody just rudely messed it up.

Have I really misjudged her? Is she not the smart girl I think she is? Maria wondered.

Margaret’s face darkened as she spoke in a cold tone, “Since Miss Fox is unwilling, then so be it. It seems that the Swanson Family is not up to your standards. Please leave.”

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twas so unhappy that she aksed them to leave directly.

“Let me see you out. But we hope you’ll keep the secret. If words get out, we won’t be so nice,” As

Astrid said, ready to usher them out.

With an unpleasant expression, Maria stood up, al

, about to step away, when Melody spoke up. “You’ve misunderstood me.”

“Oh,” Astrid scoffed. “I don’t think so.”

She understood. Maria was unhappy after hearing that Margaret intended to marry Melody off to Ken, the prodigal son.

This girl, she hadn’t realized it before, but her ambitions were unexpectedly grand!

“I’m tired. Come back another day to see mel” Melody’s tone noticeably softened Margaret’s mood.

But because of Maria’s presence, Margaret didn’t express her dissatisfaction too harshly.

“Let’s go!” Maria took a deep breath, struggling to control her inner anger, ready to leave with Melody.

However, just then, Melody began to explain, “Please, let me finish. Mrs. Margaret, you’ve misunderstood yourself. You’re not pregnant. You’re actually sick.”

At this, the four people in the room, including the servant, were stunned.

Astrid was the first to react, her face dark as she said, “What nonsense? What do you know? You’re just a young girl.”

Maria also felt that Melody had said too much today. With a dark expression, she said, “Melody, that’s enough. Stop fooling around!”

“Grandma, I’m not fooling around,” Melody looked earnestly at Maria. “Mrs. Margaret just held my hand, and I noticed that her complexion wasn’t good, so I checked her pulse. She’s not pregnant.”

“You-

Maria wanted to scold Melody further but heard Margaret speak up. “Are you sure?”

If she wasn’t pregnant but just sick, that would be a huge relief. It wouldn’t embarrass the Swanson Family, and she wouldn’t have to worry about the child’s future. It would solve a major worry for her.

This was human nature. Once they saw hope, no matter how faint, they wanted to hold onto it tightly.

“Margaret, she’s just a child, don’t take her word for it,” Maria didn’t believe Melody had medical skills. After all, Melody had mentioned taking her pulse, and Maria had found it amusing, merely playing along

However, Margaret waved her hand, motioning for Melody to sit beside her.

Melody took a step and sat back down next to Margaret.

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Maria, somewhat excited, propped herself up and asked, “You said I’m not pregnant, but I used a pregnancy test, and it was positive.”

Melody smiled, “Those tests can also be wrong. Have you ever gone to the hospital for a more in–depth examination?”

Margaret shook her head.

Not only had she not gone for a check–up, but she also hadn’t even let the family doctor examine her.

A regular person might have, but considering her status, she couldn’t just go to the hospital.

It would become public knowledge worldwide.

Melody nodded. “Then I’m pretty sure I didn’t misdiagnose. You’re indeed not pregnant but sick.”

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Margaret’s eyes instantly lit up. She grabbed Melody’s hand excitedly, saying, “If I’m not pregnant, then what illness do I have? Can it be cured? I’ll grant you anything you want. You can choose between my two grandsons! Or if you want money, or something else, just name it, and it’s yours!”

Astrid, upon hearing this, felt like the sky was falling.

Margaret must be out of her mind! Not only did she believe a mere girl’s words, but she also mentioned letting her choose between two grandsons

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For Astrid, her son Ulric was more important than the Swanson Family itself, Margaret’s words were undoubtedly a stap in her face.

“Margaret!” Astrid said nervously. “Don’t listen to her! Think about it, where would you find a doctor so young with medical skills? Which doctor hasn’t studied until they’re nearly thirty before truly treating patients? She’s trying to ruin our family’s name; she has bad intentions.”

“You hush!” Margaret scolded Astrid, then turned to Melody and asked, “If it’s not pregnancy, then what illness do I have? Is it treatable?”

“Yes,” Melody nodded.

Despite her still youthful voice and the remnants of girlish innocence, her clear eyes displayed a confidence and calmness beyond her years.

It was this calmness that made Margaret instantly decide to let Melody treat her.

She looked at Maria. “Maria, I believe your granddaughter. Can you lend her to me for a few days?”

Maria’s heart stirred. If Melody really had medical skills and hadn’t misdiagnosed, and if she could cure Margaret, it would be a win–win situation.

Curing Margaret would mean that the Swanson Family owed them a huge favor. Then, whether it was the Fox Family’s business or Melody’s marriage, they wouldn’t need to worry anymore

At the thought of this, Maria’s cloudy eyes scanned around and then settled on Melody.

“Melody, how certain are you that you can cure Margaret?” Maria asked.

Melody thought for a moment and replied, “Ninety percent.”

“Good!” Maria nodded. “Then Grandma will trust you this once.”

Maria was gambling, betting that she hadn’t misjudged Melody.

On the other side,

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Astrid was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. But Margaret didn’t even glance at her, only happily asking Melody, “What medicines do you need? Do you need to stay at our house? How long will it take to cure my illness?”

“I’ll write the prescription for the medicines, but I’ll choose them myself. As for staying, I’d prefer to go back home. Your illness doesn’t require round–the–clock monitoring. As for how long it will take, I think about a week should suffice.”

She had been lying in bed for over half a year because of the thing in her belly, and now Melody said it would only take a week to cure her.

At this moment, Margaret regretted not hosting the birthday banquet earlier to meet Melody. But it wasn’t too late. Everything was still possible.

Margaret’s face lit up with excitement. “Then starting from today, I’ll follow your lead in everything!”

Upon hearing this, Astrid gritted her teeth.

But upon second thought, it seemed that this wouldn’t be a loss for her.

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