dient after Andrew finished speaking,
Melody’s hands trembled slightly. She kept her eyes lowered and said nothing, breathing a bit faster
Andrew explained patiently, “Here’s the thing. Regallo has a new project right now. If Lannounce this matter, Regallo’s reputation will definitely be affected “Mel, Eknow I sound selfish. But Regallo can’t have anything go wrong right now. The foundation is sponsoring a lot of people at the moment. Green Moon thephanage is also on the foundation’s assistance list,
He paused and spoke with a heaviertone, “We can’t afford any mistakes with this project ”
Melody’s lashes quivered even harder when she heard him mention Green Moon Orphanage. That was the orphanage from which Andrew adopted her. Melody still went back to help the director whenever she could.
She knew exactly why he brought up the orphanage. However, what could she do?
the was the adopted daughter of the Wardolf family. If she took the initiative to say she wanted to leave the family, everyone would label her as ungrateful, Andre was wormed about Regallo’s reputation, so he didn’t care about hers.
Yet, there was no other way.
They had raised her for so many years. She owed them. She had to repay that debt.
Melody forced down her emotions and pressed her lips together. After a while, she spoke softly.
Alright, I can do it. As long as it helps Regallo’s project go smoothly, I’ll do whatever you need me to.”
Those words made the heavy atmosphere at the dinner table lighten.
your birthday is coming up in two days. I already prepared a gift for you. You can
Andrew smiled, satisfied. “I knew you’d be the most understanding. I remember yo take it with you later.”
Melody felt her body po rigid for a moment, but she reacted quickly and forced a smile. “Thank you, Dad,”
She finished speaking and lowered her head, pretending to keep eating she didn’t correct Andrew because he never actually remembered her birthday.
He only remembered her birthday in the early years, back when he wanted to show everyone how well he treated her. He made a point of celebrating it then.
he only remembered that it was in April. He had no memory of which day.
He would chill prepare a gift, but he gave it whenever be happened in think of it.
After dinner, Laura pulled Krystal aside to talk. Melody quietly left the room and lowered her head, testing Felicia on her phone.
Suddenly, Jeremy’s voice sounded behind her. “Why did you lie just now
Melody looked over her shoulder. Jeremy stood there in his usual composed way, gazing down at her with a slight frown. He obviously didn’t approve of what she
did.
#telody said in a low voice, “Dad was being kind.
She didn’t want to tell Jeremy that Andrew didn’t remember her birthday. She didn’t want to sound like she was trying to act pitifully.
Jeremy’s frown deepened “Because of his gift?”
He had heard Andrew say for would prepare a gift for Melody.
Melody opened her though, not sure how to lower.
Everyone on the outside believed the Wardoll family treated her well. They thought Andrew and Cheryl Low her as one of their own.
Melody had always followed jerriny around situr shir was young, and he had a good relationship with Cheryl. He knew how much Cheryl doted on Melody, so he thuugia the whole family treated her kindly
Marindy had no wishi to aprak poorly of them in front of anyone else, she didn’t reply, and Jeremy didn’t pusht het further.
He petalled Audorw’s talk about les separating from the family and asked, “Do you pralize what it means if you’re the one to propose splitting oft from them? Melody feli latter side. Of course, slur koorw. It torant she would be condestined as an ingiate.
He nodded. “Yes, I understand.”
Jeiening looked at her for a wide, then spoke again. “I promised Cheryl that I would look after you.
Melody achest lightened its dark eyes locked onto hers. The sky outside was gray, and his gaze was just as calm.
