Chapter 86
Denvin had always made it his mission to get Melody to leave the Wardolf family.
She wasn’t an eloquent speakri. So, she had no idea how to respond to him. The only thing she could do was to pretend as if she hadn’t heard him.
Denyin stared at her. Those around him had always commented that he was reckless and morally ambiguous when running his business.
He had a sense of unnliness about him. To begin with, he already had sharp, striking features. His cheekbones were deep, and his demeanor was so intense that people didn’t dare to look him in the eyes
Devin’s gaze was fixed on Melody. Something popped into his mind, and he suddenly chuckled. Then, he said casually, “You won’t be able to marry Jeremy.”
Melody raised her head and met his mocking gaze. An inexplicable emotion rose in her chest, but she couldn’t retort to Devin’s words.
Andrew and Laura didn’t come downstairs until halt an hour later.
He glanced at Melody, saying, “Jeremy and Krys can’t come home tonight. It’s just the four of us. So, we won’t be having a huge dinner. Is that alright for you, Me??
Melody didn’t have the right to be picky, so she responded meekly, “Anything is fine by me.”
Laura glanced at her and asked indifferently, “Not putting makeup on tonight, are we?
“I had makeup on last time because I had a photography session,” Melody explained softly.
time. You’ll just waste them.”
“You look cheap and tacky, to begin with. Using makeup just makes it worse. Don’t even bother with it
Melody grew up listening to these undermining remarks. She lowered her gaze and told herself not to be offended by them.
When they were all seated at the dining table, Andrew did not beat around the bush, questioning, “I’m aware that Tessa’s case was resolved. Why did I hear that Ophelia gave you a helping hand?”
Melody responded truthfully, “She helped me investigate Rosario.”
Andrew immediately looked imitated. “Mel, you shouldn’t have done that. Ophelia is fond of you. That’s for sure, but you can’t accept her goodwill. People will thank that you’re trying to get something from her.”
Melody tightened her grip on the fork in her hand. Then, she explained meekly, “If I don’t get to the bottom of Tessa’s case, I’ll bear the false accusation for the rest of my life.”
“Mel” He put his cutlery down and looked at her emotionlessly. The loving and caring look he usually had was all but gone now.
In fact, he sounded rather menacing.“We aren’t the same as the Chesson family. When you asked Ophelia for a favor, you were using our family’s name. You’re a Wardolf, which means we need to repay the favor you owed Ophelia.
usatory voice was the only sound at the dining table,
“Sure, she might have helped you, but do you think it’s acceptable? Andrew’s accusatory
Melody sat upright, but she kept her head lowered and didn’t dare to look him in the eye.
This was why Andrew had been reluctant to allow her to have much interaction with those in his social circle. He suspected that she would use the Wardolt family’s naine to get something done, but the truth was, he didn’t want to be her safety net
Denvinnered. His voice was cold, indifferent, and mocking when he spoke up. “You ran into some issues, yet you don’t have the mental capacity to look for your family’s help. Instead, you sought help from an outsider. Melody Wardolt, you are really something.”
He raised his chin and looked at her condescendingly. “Do you consider yourself Jeremy’s wife already?”
“What are you talking about? Jeremy might change his mind for all we know! Laura Interrupted him decisively. She wasn’t happy with Denvin’s words.
“What? Is he being picky now!” He scoffed. His casual expression was replaced by his imitation, causing his gaze to become vicious and ruthless. Even the thoughts be uttered were not knowi
Melody didn’t have much of a chance to t
to talk throughout the whole dimer. Instead, Andrew and Laura dominated the conversation, berating her the whole time. When it was finally over, he wanted to make up an excuse and leave
However, he suddenly asked, “Mel, how are things with you and Jeremy lately? Is he still bukewarm to you?
Andrew was probably the first father in the world to tell his daughter that her laped didn’t want to be with her. Granted, Melody was merely his adoptive daughter, She clenched her fists, about to respond, when she heard the engine sound from the door. It was Krystal returning house, and jeteiny was with her.
Jeremy was tall and slender, but was far from being sing or frail. A thin layer of muscles clung to his perfect proportions, making him look powerful and forming astrildng outline.
Melody looked at the door, and she accidentally met lils gaze.
