Chapter 283 A Tormenting Itch
She couldn’t shake off thoughts of that person being Spencer.
After all, if Tyrell had returned, he wouldn’t just slip away after seeing her.
“Impressive that you remember Martin’s birthday,
“But that wasn’t Martin.”
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Melody raised an eyebrow, her mood visibly brightening as she sauntered back into Regal Glade with a relaxed stride.
Alfred raised an eyebrow, his expression a mix of curiosity and skepticism, Could it be that besides Kenrick, Mel has another love interest?
As Melody neared the entrance, she spotted Kenrick stepping out from a tea banquet, his expression complicated.
Dressed in a crisp white suit, Kenrick’s eyes softened at the sight of Melody, radiating a familiar calm and serene aura that put her at ease.
He had once embodied true sophistication, radiating warmth and determination.
He had done so much for her.
He had protected her.
Yet now, as Melody looked at his face, her heart stirred not at all, remaining utterly calm and indifferent.
As they were about to pass each other, Kenrick suddenly called out, “Mel.
“Ler’s pay Martin a visit sometime.”
“After what happened, he entrusted me with looking after you. Even though you’re married now, I still consider you my sister.
“Come with me; I won’t harm you.”
Kenrick maintained a gentlemanly composure, as if he were considering the greater good, stepping closer to Melody with a grave expression and lowering his voice to keep their conversation private.
“Mel, I told you, I’ve never given up on you. Letting you marry Edward in Suzie’s place was a huge mistake;
it was a last resort.
“But you know I’d risk angering the Moores and even walk away from the Paynes to be with you.
So stop joking around. I’ll find a way to get you divorced and free you from this suffering.
“You love me, your happiness lies with me.”
Kenrick’s words were sincere, each one delivered with conviction.
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In his eyes, despite having crossed some boundaries with Suzanna, he had never betrayed Melody.
He had never slept with Suzanna.
Their relationship was entirely innocent, and therefore, he believed Melody shouldn’t end things with
him.
Moreover, he genuinely cared for her.
Years of youthful affection and companionship meant he simply couldn’t accept the now overly independent Melody.
He was convinced the bond between them still lingered.
Listening to Kenrick’s formal declarations, Melody nearly erupted in laughter. “Pfft.
“Kenrick, what gives you the right to say these things?
“You claim you’d risk angering the Moores and abandoning the Paynes for me? Honestly, do you have the guts to do that?
You didn’t even stop me from marrying Edward in Suzanna’s place; these assertions of yours are even harder to believe. Do you think I would buy into it?
“Admit it: You’re hypocritical, selfish, insecure, and prideful.
“You want me to follow you just to satisfy your ego. Your so–called redemption is merely your fear of having to explain yourself if Martin wakes up.
I remember what you told me.
“Before my brother fell into a coma, he said if you didn’t take care of me, he’d break your arms and legs himself…
“Kenrick, isn’t it a bit late for you to be scared now?”
Each of Melody’s revelations struck Kenrick like a sharp blade.
Essentially, Kenrick didn’t really matter to the Paynes.
His family had never granted him truc authority.
His polite demeanor, while a strength, made him too indecisive, unsuitable for the business world.
Yet his inner masculinity prevented him from relinquishing the Paynes‘ power.
Thus, he remained trapped in a chaotic, painful cycle.
He needed a woman to validate his worth, someone he could care for and protect. He didn’t want an already independent Melody who no longer needed him.
In that moment, Melody laid bare the messy depths of Kenrick’s soul, throwing him into chaos.
He stepped forward, reaching for Melody, eager to explain. “Mel, let me explain…”
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Melody raised an eyebrow, and as he drew nearer, she threw a handful of an unknown powder into his
face
Then, her tone icy and indifferent, she said, ‘Kenrick, ce you were close enough to share a bed with Suzanna, why not experience what she’s feeling right now!
It’s just a formenting itch that’s unbearable.
And this is just the beginning.
