Chapter 270 Restore His Image as an Older Brother
Chapter 270 Restore His Image as an Older Brother
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Suzanna had always been a fragile person, and she had only recently left the intensive care unit. Although she had been pretending a little since her arrival at Regal Glade, her weakened condition was apparent.
At this moment, she stood completely still as the itching deep within her bones reached a point of unbearable intensity, but it was swiftly overshadowed by an overwhelming pain that coursed through her
nerves.
It felt as if the agony was pulling at her heart, causing her brow to knit tightly together, while cold sweat streamed down her body, making her fear that her mind might spiral into darkness at any moment.
“Help… help me… I’m really hurting everywhere. Derrick, please don’t ignore me…
Her voice was shaky and faint, as though she could collapse and lose consciousness at any second.
Her current state closely resembled her previous bouts of illness, stirring annoyance in Derrick, who furrowed his brow even more. His voice inadvertently took on a stern tone, laced with authority.
“Suzanna, do you honestly think I’d fall for your tricks again?
“It’s unfortunate you’re not using your acting skills for your actual acting career.
“I’m not helping you again, so stop calling my name!”
As Derrick observed the distress etched on Suzanna’s face, any sympathy he once felt evaporated, replaced by a surge of anger that continued to rise within him.
With every
y wave of fury, his expression darkened, revealing a mix of unsettling intensity and sorrow.
Eventually, he felt a flicker of animosity toward Suzanna.
Throughout their lives, he had genuinely cared for her showering her with love and support. Yet now, she had positioned herself as a target, exploiting his unwavering trust and affection to strike at Melody.
He didn’t merely despise her deceit; he resented how she had manipulated him, making him feel as if he was not even family.
While he could not condone her attempts to undermine Melody, he understood that human emotions could be complex and twisted.
From their childhood, he had favored Suzanna, nurturing a connection that far surpassed what he felt for Melody.
That was why he now felt such profound discomfort–a mix of hate and disappointment.
Regarding Melody, guilt weighed heavily on him, an unshakeable burden that left him uncertain about how to start making things right.
“Derrick, that Aspirin Mel gave me is really problematic. I’m not acting this time….
“Call an ambulance! I’m in so much pain and itching. Oh, God… I just want to peel my skin off to scratch
it’s unbearable… the itch right down to my bones! Please, help me….
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Chapter 270 Restore His Image as an Older Brother
Suzanna felt as though countless ants were biting at her body, crawling over her bones.
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She longed to scratch the source of her torment, but the layer of skin that separated her from relief felt insurmountable.
The sensation drove her to scratch furiously, even to the point of drawing blood on her face, neck, and leaving angry scratches on her arms and thighs.
“Sob… someone help me!
“Mel, Mel… I was wrong. Please, give me some antihistamines. This isn’t just a Cacroce allergy; what did you put in that Aspirin?!”
Melody glanced in her direction, her demeanor relaxed as she smiled. “Ms. Shield, you really know how to play the victim.
“You can’t just shift the blame; if you were really allergic, then why don’t you have any rashes or swelling? You’ve only managed to scratch yourself bloody.
“Am I supposed to take the blame for that?”
Melody chuckled lightly, her clear apricot–colored eyes sparkling with amusement.
Her innocent gesture seemed to radiate purity.
Derrick nodded vigorously, looking toward Melody, his words caught in his throat as he summoned the courage to approach her.
He locked his gaze onto Melody’s, filled with guilt as he said, “Mel, I was wrong to stand by Suzanna and insisting that the YM Cosmetics you developed were flawed. It was my error; I misjudged you.
“I’m really sorry.
“Will you forgive me?”
As a lawyer, Derrick usually took great care in considering rights and responsibilities when interacting with others, but when it came to family, he felt utterly powerless.
He had indeed aided Suzanna in her conflict with Melody, even though they were both his sisters. While he recognized his previous bias, he still had genuine feelings for Melody.
Now, he was ready to apologize to restore his image as an older brother in front of her.
