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Chapter 449 Decian stormed out of the room, leaving behind a wave of stifled laughter from the eavesdroppers in the next room It was hard to believe a supposedly philanthropist could arque so bitterly with a renowned old lady.
Randy was holding back laughter so hard that his face was turning an interesting shade of red.
A loud crash echoed as Melody, in her rage, upended the table. The sudden noise startled everyone, and a waiter rushed in to clean up the mess. Only then did the suppressed laughter burst forth.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I didn't expect Melody could be so harsh. She was almost cursing." Erica said. "This is the juiciest thing I've ever heard." She turned to Debra and continued. "This has dashed Shelia's hope of marrying into the Nichols family, Debra raised an eyebrow. "With things having turned out like this, Melody has no more reason to keep Shelia around." In truth, someone like Jade would have been a prmarriage partner for the Nichols family. Her age was suitable. Her family background was impressive, and her scholarly upbringing was admirable. Declan was respectable and manageable. Melody would have been particularly pleased if Shelia turned out to be Jade, given Juan's past affection for her. With Shelia pregnant, Melody must have thought she could eventually persuade Juan to divorce Debra.
But now, that path was closed. An unmanageable fake daughter would never be favored by Melody, and Declan had defied her like that.
For a proud and old-fashioned woman like Melody, the direct challenge was a surprise that would not go unpunished.
"Have sfish," Marion said softly, interrupting Debra's thoughts.
He had meticulously removed all the fish bones and placed the dish in front of her.
Erica, oblivious to this small gesture, raised a question. "But what about the child Shelia is carrying? Juan will be more unwilling to divorce you."* "Edgar will raise the child. As for Juan... Debra hesitated, growing discomfort beside her.
ing Marion's His movements slowed, as if waiting for her response. She cleared her throat, trying to dispel the sudden tension.
"Let's eat first. The food is getting cold." She ate in silence, occasionally glancing at Marion. He remained calm, continuing to serve her and hand her napkins.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis attentiveness made her feel a pang of guilt, and she accidentally choked on her food when Marion was handing her a cup of tea.
Randy and Erica exchanged puzzled looks, sensing the strange atmosphere between Debra and Marion.
That evening, Marion drove Debra back to her apartment As they pulled into the parking lot, he opened the En passenger door and took her bag. "I'll walk you up," he offered.
Debra felt a flutter of nervousness in her chest as they rode the elevator in silence. At her dear/she unlocked it with her fingerprint and prepared to turn on the lights. Suddenly, Marion held her wrist, pushed her gently against the wall, and leaned in to capture her lips in a kiss.
In the dimly lit room, with the door not fully closed, Debra felt an electric shock course through her body urse and ке let out a soft moan. Marion's hand wrapped around her waist, his palm transmitting its warmth through the thin fabric of her dress to her skin. X