Chapter 34 Never Important
Chapter 34 Never Important
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Carson’s brow furrowed as he seized Gary’s arm, reproaching, “Gary, Suzie got injured protecting you from the stool. How can you shamelessly ask her for a gift at a time like this?”
Christina, too, wore a stern countenance. “Gary, your birthday happens every year. Is it more. important than Suzie’s condition?”
“You should forget about celebrating your birthday this year. If Nanny were to find out Suzie got hurt because of you, you’d be in for it!”
Gary’s birthday happened to be adjacent to Old Mrs. Shield’s birthday, just one day apart.
Consequently, the entire household would be preoccupied with preparing for Grandma’s celebration, overshadowing Gary’s birthday.
Yet, every year, he would receive a hand–knitted scarf secretly sent by ‘Suzie. The scarves were warm and comforting, with cartoon patterns that never failed to lift his spirits.
his big
In those moments, he felt remembered and respected on his birthday.
However, Gary’s mind was once again consumed by the familiar yet unique scarf around Edward’s neck.
Would I still receive a scarf this year…?
Gary pondered. Suddenly, he looked at Christina with a faint smile on his face. “Mom, do you think I’ve ever had a proper birthday celebration? My birthday has never been important.”
Christina’s expression turned grim as she stared at him incredulously.
“Gary, are you blaming me for being biased? Did Melody say something to you? She truly is a troublemaker. Not only did she cause trouble for herself, but she also sowed discord in my family.”
Christina was so incensed that she clutched her chest. Her prejudice and aversion toward Melody deepened.
She had given birth to these twin sisters with all her might, but one was kind like a gentle breeze, and the other was evil like a shadow at midnight.
Gary’s eyes became red–rimmed as he struggled to comprehend his mother’s unfounded accusation. “Mom, what does this have to do with Mel?”
“How can I not blame her? Our family was peaceful before her return, but after she came
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back, Suzie’s heart condition worsened, and even you started to defy me… Nanny is right- she’s here to tear our family apart!”
The resentment in Christina’s eyes intensified. Letting out a deep sigh, she ushered Carson and Gary out and stayed in the ward alone to care for Suzanna.
In the hospital corridor, Gary covered his head and crouched down, consumed by self- doubt.
Suzie got injured because of me and was admitted to the hospital, yet I doubted her. Am I losing my
mind?
Carson touched the back of his mouth where the two teeth had fallen out and looked down at Gary. “Gary, don’t be upset. Melody is not worth it.”
He had once regarded Melody as a sister. However, she had covertly tampered with his score. and sold it at a low price, causing him to be falsely accused of plagiarism and nearly ruined.
At that time, he realized that this long–lost sister had a malicious nature and was not worthy of comparison with Suzanna.
After the banquet, Melody handed the five invitation cards to Andrew and briefed him on her strategy for the financial summit.
This time around, her plan involved unveiling her trump card.
Afterward, Melody proceeded to the restroom to retrieve the mini camera she had been. carrying. She then transferred the recorded video to her phone and casually edited it before. sending it to an encrypted contact.
While Edward’s support was a pleasant surprise, Melody had other ways to deal with Elana. and the Summer family, even if he didn’t show up.
She had never considered relying on a man for her success.
In the future, she aimed to stand beside him as an equal rather than being viewed as mere decoration.
She had learned from her mistakes in the past life!
Shortly after, she received a response: ‘Do you intend to destroy her completely or merely threaten her?”
