Chapter 56
Melody Strikes Back
Chapter 56
After the door was closed, Astridâs facial expression became better.
Astrid asked the servant to take the medicine from Melody secretly. Astrid did not discuss it with Ulric. As she thought about it, she felt a lingering fear.
At that time, the servant said it was Astridâs instruction. Astrid would not be able to get away if somebody found out. She was indeed guilty of the act.
As she thought about it, Astrid felt it was fortunate that the servant did not grab the medicine from Melodyâs hand.
Now, Astrid became fidgety. She walked toward Ulric and asked, âDo you have any better plans?â
The expression on Ulricâs face was terrible. âWe have to know what they are up to. Iâll get to know her first. Donât act rashly in case they know our next move. Whatever happened at the medicinal shop was already a warning. Donât do anything without asking me first again.â
Astrid nodded and said, âYes, yes!â
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She seemed to have lost her aura in front of her son. She spoke to him as though she wanted to please him.
She loved Ulric, but at the same time, she was afraid of him.
Back then, it was Ulricâs idea to frame Ken, When Astrid heard that it was his idea, she had a big shock.
When she saw Ulric cripple his own legs emotionlessly, she had nightmares over and over again. She even developed a high fever.
A person who could hurt himself so viciously would not treat others with compassion.
Ulrich added, âOh yes, donât forget to get the doctor to go over and check. We have to act as though everything was real.â âOh yes! Iâll go now⦠Astrid patted the back of her head..
In Margaretâs room.
When Melody brought the herbal medicine into Margaretâs room, it was still piping hot.
Melody intentionally mentioned what just happened downstairs: After Margaret heard that, she did not give it much thought. She said, âAstrid has a suspicious nature. However, she did that because of me. Donât bother about this matter. Astrid didnât mean to suspect you.
Melody felt helpless. Margaret and her grandmother were the same. They treated the hypocrites in their families very well They didnât realize that these hypocrites were wolves in sheepâs clothing, waiting to seize an opportunity to destroy them.
However, Melody had no evidence, and she was an outsider. She was in no position to say these things. Hence, she kept quiet and nodded her head. She looked at Ken who stood by the bedside. Kenâs expression was gloomy. He was obviously getting
angry
Even Margaret realized something was wrong. She asked with a puzzled tone, âKen, whatâs the matter? Are you feeling okay? Why do you look angry?â
âIâm fine, Grandma.â Ken shook his head, trying very hard to look natural and calm. He sat by Margaretâs bedside and said, âIâm just worried about you.â
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âSilly boy, it will take some time before I get well Margaret smiled contentedly.
Melody sighed quietly. It was best not to let the elderly know what happened. If not, they would be depressed, and it would affect their health.
It was obvious that Ken had the same thought. When he saw Astrul bring the doctor in, he did not say anything nor greet Astrid. He treated Astrid as though she was invisible.
After examining Margaret, the doctor confirmed there was nothing in the medicine that she was allergic to. Margaret then took the medicine from Melody and drank everything. She mumbled that everyone was being overly worried.
After drinking the medicine. Margaret looked surprised and asked, âWhy isnât the medicine bitter?â
Melodyâs eyes narrowed as she smiled. âThe main ingredient of this medicine is walnuts. Hence it wonât be really bitter. Oh yes, Ken helped in grinding the walnuts into powder form
As Melody explained, she did not forget to mention Kenâs help. Although Ken still did not bother to talk to her, and his attitude toward her was not good, Melody already treated him as a friend.
Or maybe Melody owed it to him in their previous lives if there were such things. When Melody mentioned Ken, Margaretâs gaze was full of gentleness and affection for Ken. âKen, why didnât you tell me that you have done many things for me?â
Ken threw a glance at Melody and then turned to look at Margaret. âThese are trivial things. I donât think it is necessary to mention them.â Margaret felt very touched,
Ken was young, Margaret already loved him very much. However, she was fair and did not show any unbiasedness. she realized that compared to Ulrich. Ken was more thoughtful and caring toward her.
âYou are really considerate, Margaret commented and did not say anymore. However, she took note of all the good that Ken had done.
Astrid was so angry that she gritted her teeth. However, she did not dare to show her dissatisfaction on her face.
This bitch had been bribed by Ken!
Well, it could work well. If Melody and Ken cooperated, and something happened to Margaret, Melody would get into deep trouble, and Ken would also need to face serious consequences.
Astrid calmed down after thinking of that. She spoke as though she was upset. âKen is really caring. However, Ulrich could not do as much as Ken. Mom, please donât think that Ulrich is not concerned about you. When you fell sick, Ulrich came here to keep you company every day. He was worried that you would develop negative thoughts. But you understand that Ulrichâ¦â
When Astrid wanted to continue talking. Melody found an opportunity to interrupt, âMargaret, I forgot to say this just now. After drinking the medicine, you have to take some medicine orally
Melody continued. These are some tablets with herbal ingredients that I have formulated. You need to eat them together with the medicine that you have just taken. Please swallow them now so that the medicine will be effective.
When Margaret heard this, she did not bother about Astridâs nagging. She took the tablets and swallowed them immediately.
The tablets tasted very bitter. Margaret quickly asked the servant to bring a spoonful of honey. She did not bother about what Astrid had said about Ulrich.
Seeing that Margaret totally ignored her, Astrid blamed Melody If she could, she would have strangled Melody. However, at this time, she could only look at Melody who was standing in front of her and cursed her in her heart.
She was very worried that she could not control her emotions and would have a confrontation with Melody. Hence, she quickly came up with an excuse and left the room.
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After Margaret had finished taking the medicine, Melody went to prepare some ointment. However, Melody did not need it today, so she asked James to keep the medicine carefully. Then Melody said goodbye to Margaret and was about to leave.
Margaret did not want Melody to leave as she knew that Melody was a very gentle and caring girl. If she were by Margaretâs side, she would feel very comfortable and secure.
Margaret held Melodyâs hand and asked, âWhy donât you stay a little longer? Or stay here for the next few days? In that case, you donât have to make many trips here and back
Thank
you for your kind suggestion, but it is okay. I just returned to Silverlake, and my grandma also misses me a lot. Her health has not been very good recently. I would like to keep her company. But donât worry, Iâll be here punctually every day.
After hearing that, Margaret relented. She reminded Melody to take care of her grandmother and check her health.
As Melody was about to leave. Margaret instructed Ken to send Melody home.
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