hapter 340 A Different Melody 

Flames reached for him, clawing wildly in his direction. 

Gary crouched and crawled forward, trying to avoid burning debris. 

But gradually, his vision began to blur as thick smoke stung his eyes. 

He couldn’t help but get teary 

In the haze before him, the scene suddenly seemed to shift. 

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Deep within the blaze, he saw a frail girl bound by chains. Her eyes were blindfolded by a bloodstained cloth. She lay motionless on the ground like a discarded rag doll, helplessly waiting for the flames to consume her. 

He couldn’t stop himself from moving closer. 

Step by step, he drew near until he could finally make out the girl’s features. 

Her bones jutted out sharply beneath her skin, leaving her barely recognizable. 

It was Melody. 

Me!! 

How could she be here? Why was she trapped within the fire, shackled and abandoned to be burned alive? 

No–this couldn’t be her. 

The real Mel was full of life now with great skin and good health. 

She was nothing like this weak and dying girl before him. 

He lunged forward, hoping to save her, but his hands passed through empty air.. 

Then he saw her lips curled into a mocking smile. 

“The Shields… Suzanna… I swear you’ll pay with your blood in the next life.” 

Gary was stunned and he couldn’t move. 

Next life? 

Why did this Mel appear so tormented? 

She was nothing like the Melody he knew now.