Chapter 40 A Fervent Kiss
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Melody’s kiss possessed a confident assertiveness, her touch lingering from her lips to the man’s jaw, then descending slowly to his Adam’s apple.
In the next instant, she found herself pushed away once more.
Dazed, she gazed up at Edward’s intricate eyes, only to witness him hastily covering his nose, a drop of blood falling into the medicinal bath, splashing onto it like crimson lotus petals.
“hmm am I so hot I made you nosebleed?” Melody snickered, rushing over to steady his arm and check his pulse.
Her eyes gleamed with triumph as she bobbed her head. “Awesome! That herbal steam bath is working like a charm. Remember, this only works if you’re steamed and… turned on. I bet in a month, your little friend down there will be good as new,”
Melody breathed a sigh of relief. Through the fusion of electrotherapy with her curated. blend of herbs and plants, she anticipated curing Edward’s condition within the upcoming month, much earlier than expected.
She was ecstatic that her medical expertise had grown considerably!
Most importantly, her dedication to studying ancient remedies and fostering a flirtatious rapport with Edward had not been futile!
Edward, however, wasn’t exactly thrilled.
He grabbed a towel to staunch the blood, his veins still throbbing on his forehead. He glared at Melody, then surprised her by pulling her close. “You sure know how to sweet–talk someone into torture,” he muttered darkly.
Edward’s expression twisted in discomfort as he leaned weakly against the bath’s edge. Clearly, he’d misinterpreted Melody’s flirtatious behavior as part of her twisted medical
treatmen
Melody, having confirmed his symptoms were under control, grabbed a towel for him.
Leaning over the tub, she gave him a concerned look with a hint of a smile. “Hey, no lies here. Gotta heal you up before we can have a marriage full of hot nights, right?” Her eyes narrowed playfully. “Then we can be a real husband and wife, all lovey–dovey.
“Married to you?” Edward scoffed, turning away coldly. “Ger real! You’re delusional, living in some fantasy world!”
Melody just smiled sweetly, not bothering to argue. “Soak for a while longer, okay?” she said,
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grabbing her phone as it started blowing up with calls.
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She wanted Edward to have ample time to let the medicinal bath work magic on his body that evening.
As Melody left, her phone continued to ring incessantly..
Frowning, she could easily guess why Kenrick was persistently calling.
They met when she was 13, and she was introduced to her brother Martin, who was close friends with Kenrick.
When Melody returned to the Shield family at 16, Kenrick established himself in the prestigious Payne family in the capital two years later.
Despite Melody’s best efforts, her position within the Shield family remained shaky.
In the public’s eyes, she was still the adopted daughter, whereas Kenrick, now acknowledged as the rightful heir to the Payne fortune, basked in unparalleled status.
Yet, a part of Kenrick remained unchanged. He was still the same boy who used to sneak over the Shield family wall to bring her treats.
They weren’t officially engaged, but everyone assumed they would be. Kenrick’s attentiveness towards Melody continued, just like when they were younger, with Martin still around.
After his return to the Payne family, his visits to Melody only became more frequent. Back then, she truly believed he cared for her and that he wanted to be with her.
But her hope shattered when she discovered a devastating truth: Kenrick wasn’t just visiting her. He was also spending time with Suzanna, and not just a little time he was dedicating more and more of his attention to her.
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The weight of this revelation crushed Melody. The boy who once snuck her treats was now slipping away, drawn to another woman.
It all started six months ago when Kenrick befriended Suzanna’s brother Timothy and became a regular fixture at the Shield residence
This all happened even though Suzanna was about to get married to someone else. It all made sense. Melody’s video was meant for Elana but somehow dragged Suzanna into the
mess.
A flashback hit Melody. In her past life, Kenrick had been secretly meeting with Suzanna, all while manipulating Melody into divorcing Edward with promises of a happy future.
Once the divorce was finalized, he used stolen information from the Moore family to
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embezzle billions while deepening his connection with Suzanna.
The day Melody took the fall for the Shield family and went to
engagement party to Suzanna.
With renewed clarity, Melody answered the phone.
jail? It was also his
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Kenrick’s voice filled the receiver, laced with feigned concern. “Mel, you alright? I heard water! Did you fall in? Why are you so careless? Can’t take care of yourself when I’m not there?”
That familiar, patronizing tone. It almost transported Melody back to their innocent beginnings. But people change.
“Oh, just enjoying a little water fun with my husband,” Melody said nonchalantly, drying her hair with a towel. “A joy you wouldn’t understand until you get married yourself, of course.”
