Chapter 39

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The evil and cold side of human nature was vividly displayed. Ever since Mabel could remember, everyone around her had pampered and supported her. Even if the Fox family gradually fell into dire straits, because of her outstanding looks, everyone would still stand on her side if something happened.

But at that moment, she felt isolated and helpless for the first time. Mabel was so angry that her hands were trembling. At the same time, she felt despair. Even after selling out her mother, Mabel still couldn’t drag Melody down with her. “You, all of you people…”

Melody guessed what Mabel was thinking. Having the upper hand, she whispered in Mabel’s ears, “This feeling of being alone and helpless sure sucks, huh? I’ve been feeling like this every day in this house. Enjoy this moment to your heart’s content!”

Melody thought of when Mabel and Ulric tormented her. She swore that she would pay them back for the pain and despair they had made her feel, and that day was only the beginning.

Mabel clenched her fists and glared at Melody. Her eyes were filled with hatred. She was determined to take revenge.

“Get that lunatic out of here!” The guests urged. They would have left long ago if Yolanda hadn’t blocked the door.

When Yolanda heard the guests call her a lunatic, she felt humiliated and angry. She wanted to shout and scold them back but could not make a sound. This feeling was far worse than being punched in the stomach.

At this moment, Mabel, who was originally protecting her, suddenly stood up. “Mom, I didn’t expect you to do those things. Although you’re my mother, I can’t accept your wrongdoings. After you’re in prison, I hope you’ll repent and turn over a new leaf. I’ll do more good things to atone for your sins outside.”

Yolanda opened her eyes in disbelief. Her biological

daughter said such things to her. Everything she did was for Mabel. However, her words became the last straw to destroy Yolanda’s inner defense. She felt that her life was a joke, a huge joke.

Yolanda could not speak. Her tears flowed down her face and into her mouth. She felt bitter. Her chest heaved violently. She couldn’t tell if it was because she was sad or furious.

She never expected that the birthday banquet she thought would allow her to stay in The Fox family would be the darkest day in her life. She didn’t know that the dark times in her life had just begun.

Mabel looked like she could not bear to look at Yolanda anymore. She turned her face away, and her eyes filled with sadness. When a beauty was sad, one could not bear to look at her. The guests who had started to look at Mabel with disgust could not help but sigh.

“You know what? It’s not her fault to have such a sh*tty mother.”

“You think?”

The guests’ voices fell into Yolanda’s ears. She couldn’t take it anymore, and her eyes rolled back as she fainted. Soon, the police officers left with the unconscious Yolanda.

When Melody saw this scene, the corners of her mouth slowly curled into a smile. Yolanda had planned Mabel’s future for the rest of her life, but Mabel had sold her in the blink of an eye. Melody was curious if Yolanda regretted raising such a daughter.

Shortly after, Melody looked up at the sky outside the window. ‘Mum, did you see that? I’ve avenged the person who killed you.’

After Yolanda left, Melody looked down at her phone. It was already five minutes. Even if the police officers removed the silver needles, it would be too late. Almost every day, at a random time, Yolanda would feel an excruciating pain.

As soon as Yolanda left, the remaining police officers took the opportunity to ask Russell, “We need to search the house to see if there is remaining poison.”

Russell subconsciously wanted to refuse, but Maria spoke first, “Sure! Search wherever you want.”

“But, Mom…”

Maria coldly glanced at Russell and said, “Why? Are you disappointed that I wasn’t poisoned to death by that vicious woman you married? Even now, you still want to protect her? Are you complicit?”

Maria was furious. If Melody didn’t help her, she would have been buried six feet underground. Thinking of this, she became so angry that she couldn’t breathe.

Russell quickly shook his head and said, “Of course not! Mom, that’s not what I meant. Of course, I’m happy that you’re fine. If they want to search the house… just let them search.”

Seeing that Russell had no objections, the police officers immediately began to search the Fox family’s residence. The guests did not want to get into trouble. So, they bid farewell to Russell and left quickly. They left quickly as if their house was infected with a deadly virus.

Soon, the police officers came out of the backyard with two large bags of poison.

They carried the poison and explained, “We found this under the tree mentioned in the text message. It is indeed the poison sold by that convict. Please, be prepared. This case will go to trial soon, and it might be tried together with the murder your wife committed more than twenty years ago.” Hearing this, Maria closed her eyes and could not say a word.

After explaining, the police officers quickly left. The lively and festive living room instantly became deserted. At that moment, Yolanda’s trusted aides submitted their resignations. Although they did not participate in the poisoning, they received a lot of benefits from Yolanda. They were afraid that they would be implicated.

Russell was frustrated. He kicked away those servants and scolded loudly, “F*ck off!”

The servants were so frightened that they did not even dare to ask for their unpaid salary. They all took their luggage and fled the house. Melody watched the servants leave with a flat face. She then took a few steps forward and said, “Grandma, I should go too. Take care of yourself.”

Maria was about to speak when Russell angrily shouted, “You’ve caused this matter and want to leave? Not on my watch!”

Melody looked at Russell in amusement and asked, “Huh?

What else do you want?”

“I’m your father! Who allowed you to speak to me in such a tone? Are you happy now that Yolanda has been taken away? Do you know what everyone in Silverlake will think of our family after today?”

Melody found it even more amusing. “Father? Mr. Fox, have you forgotten about the agreement to sever our father-daughter relationship yesterday? From that moment, you’re no longer my father. As for what others will think of your family, that has nothing to do with me.”

Melody chuckled sarcastically and added, “Don’t forget that you were the one who cheated on my mother during her pregnancy and attracted that wench, Yolanda. She made so many mistakes and even caused my mother’s death. I haven’t settled the score with you yet, but you’re here shouting at me?”