Chapter 37
Melody Strikes Back
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if Melody gets the diagnosis wrong and accidentally causes Margaretâs death, I will then be the only boss of the house, not having to care about Margaretâs opinions anymore. And as for Melody, sheâd definitely end up in prison for causing someoneâs death. This is really something to celebrate, thought Astrid.
Astridâs eyes glinted as she changed her attitude and said, âSince Margaret and Maria believe in you so much, I will trust you this once. When can you start the treatment?â
âTomorrow, once Iâve bought the necessary medicines.â
âGood.â Astrid nodded immediately, âDonât worry about the cost of the medicines. No matter how expensive, just buy what you need to cure
the Hiness.
Melody looked at Astrid, who had changed her attitude so drastically, fully understanding her intentions.
This was the evil from her past life. She wouldnât be so kind for no reason.
Sheâs likely waiting for me to make a mistake, causing Margaretâs condition to worsen, so she could then hold me accountable, Melody thought.
However, Melody was confident she could cure Margaret as long as there were no unforeseen incidents.
Before leaving, Melody carefully diagnosed Margaret again, ensuring she had not misdiagnosed before saying goodbye and helping Maria leave.
As they stepped out, Astrid followed closely behind.
âMiss Melody, Astrid called from behind, causing Melody and Maria to stop and turn around.
Astrid smiled slightly and said, âThe old lady promised that if you cure her, she will give you whatever you want. But she didnât say what would happen if you fail.â
Melody frowned and said seriously, âI can cure her.â
Astrid appreciated Melodyâs confidence, but sometimes overconfidence wasnât a good thing.
She smiled and said, âItâs best if you can. But I like to be upfront. If you fail to cure her, or worse, harm her, donât blame the Swanson Family for turning hostile.â
âRest assured, that wonât h happen,â Melody replied, not wanting to waste more words with Astrid, and helped Maria leave.
is so large that her legs were getting weak.
Meanwhile, under the sunlight, Mabel had pushed Ulric around half of the manssion, but it was However, in front of Ulric, she endured the discomfort, continuing to walk in high heels and making an effort to engage him in conversation.
initially, she worried they wouldnât have much to talk about, but Ulric was able to respond to everything she said.
This must be a soul connection, she thought
What Mabel didnât realize was that someone who could respond to everything one said simply indicated one thing they were superior Suddenly, Uric asked, âWhatâs your type, Miss Fort
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Mabel blushed slightly and said shyly, âSomeone like you.â
Ulric paused, then laughed brightly. âWhat are the odds. Youâre also my type.â
Mabelâs eyes widened in surprise, and she asked excitedly. âReally?â
âReally.â He liked such simpleâminded girls from the countryside, easy to control, but also presentable as trophies. So far, he was quite satisfied with this arranged engagement, at least with her looks. No man could refuse such beauty.
What Ulric didnât know was that he had mistaken her from the start.
Mabel, unaware of this, was overjoyed but slightly regretfulâif only Ulricâs legs were normal. She wondered if it would affect their intimate life.
While Mabelâs thoughts wandered, Ulric reminded her gently, âWeâve been out for a while. Your legs must be tired. Letâs head back. Iâll invite you out again.â
Mabel readily agreed, feeling both cared for and reluctant to part.
She needed more and more time with Ulric until she completely won him over from Melody!
Soon, they took a shortcut back to the parking lot.
âSee you next time,â Ulric waved gently at Mabel, his expression warm, making her heart melt completely.
Ulric was just too gentiel
âSee you next time,â Mabel replied, blushing, reluctantly getting into the car. She watched until Ulric was pushed away by the servant and disappeared from sight.
Yolanda, being experienced, could tell at a glance that the two had gotten along well.
She smiled and asked, âHow was it? Are you satisfied with your future husband?â
âMom!â Mabel pretended to be annoyed, but inside she was ecstatic.
Indeed, no man could resist her charm.
Her face was her most powerful weaponi
âTell me, what did you two talk about?â Yolanda, in a good mood, asked.
âUlric said he likes girls like me,â Mabel said, blushing.
Yolandaâs smile grew wider.
âSeems like he really didnât fancy Melody. But stay sharp, nothing is certain until youâre officially engaged. Youâve only met once.â
Mabel nodded repeatedly, âI will! I wonât let Melody take Ulric from melâ
âOh, by the way.â Yolanda said, shaking her phone, âYour dad called. Heâs coming back tonight. Make sure to impress him and get him to persuade your grandmother. Without her approval, this marriage wonât be easy.
At the mention of Maria, Mabelâs face fell and she couldnât help but mutter, âMom, canât you deal with grandma sooner? Sheâs too biased Sheâd rather take Melody, that ugly freak, to see Mrs. Margaret than take me.â
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Yolandaâs face darkened immediately.
âIâll handle it, but donât talk about it. Be careful of eavesdroppers, understand?â
Yolandaâs tone was exceptionally stern. Mabel, feeling aggrieved, responded with a reluctant âYes.â
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She didnât understand why her mother had become more cautious after adding âingredientsâ to her grandmotherâs medicine had been going smoothly before.
Is it because of Melody?â Mabel scoffed inwardly. âMelodyis just a brainless ugly freak, not worth worrying about. Even Ulric has chosen me. I donât know why Grandma is so partial to her.â
Meanwhile, Melody helped Maria down the elevator.
The old lady was already in poor health, and after a long morning, she was visibly exhausted, nearly stumbling as they exited the elevator.
âGrandma!â Melody panicked and quickly supported her, preventing a fall
As she looked up, she saw Ulric, dressed in a black suit, being pushed in a wheelchair by a servant.
He was handsome and gentle, with a face that seemed to glow softly. Despite being in a wheelchair, he exuded a noble and calm demeanor.
His presence seemed to overshadow everything around him.