Chapter 83 Suicide Threat

Melinda felt the warmth of Raymond's hand, and in that moment, all her anxiety and fear seemed to melt away.

She nestled gently into his embrace, listening to his steady heartbeat. "Thanks, Raymond," she whispered, her voice full of gratitude and reliance.

He smiled at her words and held her tighter. "You're the most important person in my life. I'll do everything I can to protect you and Sam. As long as you're happy, I have no other wishes."

After speaking, he couldn't help but kiss her forehead. "Don't overthink things. Just get some rest."

Just then, Raymond's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, and his expression changed slightly.

He answered the call, and Stuart's anxious voice came through. "Mr. Thomas, it's bad. Ms. Lowe is threatening to kill herself!"

Raymond's brow furrowed, and a complex emotion flashed across his face.

He hung up the phone and turned to Melinda, who was lying in bed. "Get some rest. I need to step out for a bit."

Though he tried to keep his voice calm, Melinda sensed something was off. She nodded, not saying much, and closed her eyes.

After Raymond left, an indescribable feeling surged in Melinda's mind.

She never would have guessed that Emily, who claimed she couldn't swim five years

ago, was actually a swimming expert.

What puzzled her even more was why Emily had lied to her.

Melinda shook her head, trying to clear her mind of these chaotic thoughts.

The truth didn't matter anymore.

What mattered was that she needed to learn to protect herself and not easily trust others' lies.

Taking a deep breath, Melinda turned her head to look out the window.

Meanwhile, Raymond hurried to Emily's room, where she was standing by the third- fter wiredov," entisning utrientanryunter approach ter

One of her feet was already out the window.

"Emily, calm down!" Raymond shouted sternly.

Emily slowly turned around, tears streaming down her face. "Raymond, you finally came to see me. I've been waiting for you for so long."

"I was so scared. I didn't know if you'd be afraid alone. I just wanted to check on you quietly, but you were so cold."

"Do you not want me anymore?" Her voice choked, as if she was on the verge of breaking down.

With that, she leaned further out the window.

"Don't do anything foolish!" Raymond's heart tightened. He quickly stepped forward, reaching out to grab her. "Come back inside!"

"Not unless you promise never to leave me. Otherwise, I... I won't come down."

But Emily's hands slowly opened.

Seeing her like this, Raymond rushed forward and scooped her up in his arms. Someone nearby immediately recorded the scene on their phone.

Emily's arms wrapped around Raymond's neck, her cheek affectionately pressed against his shoulder.

"Raymond, I knew you still loved me."

"Rest well and stop overthinking things."

Raymond gently placed Emily on the bed and pried her arms off him.

"Raymond, don't go."

Emily's voice trembled as she asked, "Do you believe Melinda pushed me into the water? I was so scared. My instinct was to grab anything I could."

"I'm sorry, I overreacted." Her voice was filled with sobs and unease. "Please, don't go."

Raymond's eyes were deep and contemplative. After a moment of silence, he said, "You need to rest."

He had already made up his mind. Between Emily and Melinda, he trusted Melinda

more.

Seeing that Raymond didn't believe her, Emily's emotions collapsed. She struggled to jump out the window again.

Raymond had no choice but to hold her down. "Enough! You need to calm down." Raymond then turned to Nolan, the assistant he had assigned to take care of Emily. "Nolan, stay here with Ms. Lowe. Everyone else, clear out."

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Nolan nodded. "Got it, Mr. Thomas."

Despite Emily's attempts to make him stay, Raymond resolutely left the room.

In the banquet hall, Larry was startled by the report but relieved that both Melinda and Emily were safe.

Though the birthday party had a scare, it ended well.

With Raymond's careful reassurance, Melinda finally fell into a deep sleep.

Raymond stayed by her bedside, not leaving her side.

Sam was taken to William's house for the night.

Late at night, Larry, still worried, came to check on Melinda. After sitting with her for a while, he left.

Meanwhile, Emily sat on her bed, fuming, while Nolan massaged her shoulders.

Her heart was filled with anxiety. She knew she had to find a way to disrupt Melinda and Raymond's relationship, or her good days would be over.

"Nolan, do you think there's any way I can attract Raymond?" Emily suddenly asked. Nolan looked at her, hesitant to speak.

Ever since their first intimate encounter, he had developed feelings for her. But what could he do? Emily's heart was always with Raymond.

He sighed and advised, "Emily, why torture yourself? You can live well without Mr. Thomas."

But Emily glared at him and stood up. "What do you know?"

The Thomas family offered more than just money; it was about status.

She told herself she had to win Raymond's heart by any means necessary, no matter

the cost.

Nolan felt a deep sense of helplessness and bitterness.

But Emily warned him not to overthink things and to just do his job.

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Nolan sighed and left the room.

In her room, Melinda suddenly flailed her hands in the air, her chest heaving, her face contorted in pain.

Raymond, who had been resting on the sofa, immediately opened his eyes and rushed to her side.

He held Melinda's hand tightly and whispered in her ear, "Melinda, Melinda, wake up..." Melinda gradually woke up to Raymond's voice. Seeing his anxious face, she felt an inexplicable sense of security.

She clung to him like a lifeline, sitting up and wrapping her arms around his neck. "Don't leave me. I'm so scared," Melinda's voice trembled, revealing deep fear. Raymond was slightly taken aback, then a gentle smile appeared on his lips.

He held her tightly and whispered, "Don't worry. I won't leave you. I'll always be by your side."

Melinda's face pressed against Raymond's warm body, and her fear slowly dissipated. Raymond gently stroked her hair.

Calming down, her face flushed with embarrassment. She let go of Raymond and said awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I lost my composure..."

"After hugging me, you want to push me away? You have to take responsibility," Raymond teased, his eyes filled with affection, clearly pleased by her unintentional closeness.

"What do you want me to do?" Melinda asked, exasperated.

He lowered his head, their foreheads touching, their eyes meeting in a tender moment.

"Let me think... First, you have to hug me every day. And you have to cook for me, since I'm quite picky."

She looked up and playfully glared at him. "Are you looking for a girlfriend or a housekeeper?"

He chuckled and pinched her cheek. "Of course, I'm looking for a girlfriend!" She was touched by his sincerity, a warm feeling spreading through her heart.

Before Melinda could respond, Raymond hugged her tightly again. "It's settled then. From now on, you're mine."

In that moment, their heartbeats seemed to synchronize.