Chapter so
Melody had no idea how she got out of the cat and made it home.
py the time she came to her senses, she had already washed up and was lying in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling.
she kept wondering how things between her and Jeremy would end up. Even breathing hurt because years of feelings weren’t something she could just discard
The department had been hectic these past few days. People rushed in and out, and she hadn’t had a single break all moming.
Melody had no idea whether Jeremy had retomed the necklace to Krystal and could only stay away from them.
When she received a call from the director of Green Moon Orphanage, Lydia Callahan, she was changing her clothes.
Lydia was in her titties, ummamed and childless, having dedicated her life to caring for the children at the orphanage.
“Melody, has jason mentioned that the orphanage is holding a charity event this weekend? Will you be coming back for it?”
Lydia sounded besitant, but Melody immediately answered, “I’ll be there.”
chuckling, Lydia said, “I knew you’d say that. You’ve always cared about the orphanage. Ever since middle school, you’ve been donating money and books whenever you could not a lot, but you never stopped.
you’re working, you still send money every month Taylor and the
“Then, in college, you worked part–time just to help pay for the kids‘ tuition. Even now that yo others keep asking me when you will visit again.”
Just hearing about the kids made Melody’s smile soften. “Tell them I’ll be there this weekend. Jason and Felicia will be coming too
Lydia hesitated before speaking again “Melody, your boyfriend is a doctor, isn’t he?”
She law about Melody’s engagement to Jeremy. Back when they got engaged, Andrew had invited her to the ceremony to keep up appearances.
Melody asked, “Why?”
“I was wondering if you could ask him to come along this weekend. I want to have the kids checked out.” Lydia sounded embarrassed, but it only caused Melody to
she asked, “Doesn’t Regallo Charity Foundation have a budget specifically for the lads‘ medical checkups?”
With so mare children at the orphanage, getting checkups was not only a hassle but also expensive.
She clearly remembered that when Regallo Group started funding Green Moon Orphanage, there was a designated budget for a health fund.
The moment Lydia hesitated, Melody suspected that she was hiding something.
Then, Lydia sighed. “Melody, I don’t mean to stir up trouble between you and Mr. Wardolf, but Regallo Group hasn’t sent any payments for almost a year.
“A few of the kids are supposed to start elementary school next semester. I went to Regallo Group for this, but no one would deal with it.”
She gave a bitter laugh. “This checkup was supposed to happen last year, but they kept postponing it. If it weren’t for Orphy and a few others running tevers and having stomach pains again, I wouldn’t have brought this up to you.”
Having the foundation suppon was already a stroke of luck
Considering how Regallo Group had helped them for years, Lydia hadn’t wanted to make a fuss about it, which was why she hadn’t brought it up to Melody before. However, she had no choice now that things had gotten bad.
Melody tell her cheat coming heavy, but she didn’t let it show. “Don’t worry, I’ll talk to Jeremy about it. He should be able to come.”
Jeremy might not be a great boyfriend, but he was definitely a responsible doctor
It she told him about the orphanage’s situation, he wouldn’t refuse, but she was wrong this time.
When she
he went to find him, he was with Krystal, discussing a case.
It was already past work hours. Melody looked at Jeremy and spoke more softly t than usual. “Jeremy, can have tive minutes of your time? I need to talk to you.” He didn’t even look up. “No. I’m busy.”
Het voler dropped lower “just five minutes. It’s really important.”
”
It was hot, and his sleeves were rolled up. He held a cr scan in his hand, and his brows were slightly furrowed.
“Go ahead,” came his words as he coldly glaned at her.
Before Melody could say anything, Krystal asked in an Indifferent voice, “That’s surprising. What could possibly be so urgent?*
elody glanced at tøystal, but she no longer cared. Lowering her voice, she quickly explained the situation at the orphanage to Jeremy, pleading, “Can you come
The to check on the children?”
Kristal spoke coldly. ” Prirem is annatosurgeon. For checkups, you should be asking a doctor from a different department.”
Looking at Irreiny, Melody explained. “Madam Callahan just wants a basic health screening for the kids.”
Hermined expresiones. “That’s not within me field of study, and it’s against regulations.”
Doctes weren’t allowed to see patients outside their specialty.
Melody was getting arous. The department had been swamped lately, and he hadn’t returned home in days,
At the hospital, he was either in meetings or with patients, leaving her no chance to speak with him. It was only during the brief minutes after work that she could speak with
