Chapter 62
Mom “Mabel, startled, instinctively clutched at Yolanda’s sleeve…
Yolanda’s brow furrowed, a storm brewing in her eyes body, you…
Before Yolanda could call out to Melody, she had already strode out swiftly.
Mabel bit her crimson lower lip in anger, her eyes brimming with fury that seemed ready to turn into blood and spill out.
Ever since the bitch Melody returned, there hasn’t been a moment of peace in the house. I really couldn’t stand it anymore she wondered.
“Mom!” Mabel said indignantly. “You have to stop her! We need to teach her a lesson. She’s made us a laughingstock today!”
Yolanda gritted her teeth. There were still guests waiting outside for their cars, and going out to confront Melody now would only exacerbate the already bad situation.
“No rush,” Yolanda took a deep breath and said, “Home is here. We’re not afraid she won’t come back. She might escape for a while, but she could not escape forever!”
Mabel gritted her teeth, but she had to endure for the time being.
On the other side, Melody ran out quickly, catching up with Wilmot who was about to leave by car, “Mr. Sherman, wait a moment. Do you have time? Is it convenient to talk with me?
Wilmot nodded without hesitation. “Thave time!”
Melody was his great benefactor, and even if he was overwhelmed with work, he would say he had time.
“Then let’s go to the coffee shop outside the community. I have something I want to confess to you!”
Hearing this Wilmot was slightly taken aback, but he didn’t ask more, turned to the lady waiting for him, and said, “Sorry, ma’am, I have something to do, I won’t trouble you to take me back.”
“Okay, no problem, call me anytime if you need anything!” The lady was delighted that Wilmot said sorry to her, immediately waved her hand happily, and got in the car.
The two walked to the coffee shop outside the community.
The coffee shop wasn’t large, but it had decent privacy, and Melody requested a private room.
Melody glanced at the menu and looked up to ask Wilmot. “Mr. Sherman, what would you like to drink?”
I’ll just have some water!
“Alright” She nodded and handed the menu to the waiter. “Please, an espresso Americano and a glass of plain water.”
“Sure, just a moment, the waiter said, taking g the menu and leaving.
Melody turned to look at Wilmot, only to find him staring at her with a surprised expression.
“What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?” Melody touched her uneven face and joked. “Am I too ugly?”
“No.” Wilmot shook his head. “Although I’m a stylist, I don’t have any prejudices about appearance. And I believe that what’s most important: about a person is never their appearance, but who they are as a person.“
Wilmot spoke sincerely, and Melody couldn’t help but think of similar words Ulric had said to her today.
Both said appearance didn’t matter, but whose words were genuine could be seen in the eyes.
No matter how good the acting, the eyes couldn’t lie.
“Thank you,” Melody said sincerely, then, smiled and asked: So why were you staring at me?”
Wilmot scratched his head, embarrassed, and said: “Because I’m curious…”
Hmmm?
“Ms Fox, you’re clearly from the countryside, but your demeanor and eloquence are no less than those of the noble young ladies of Silverlake, And… do girls from the countryside drink coffee now?
And it was the bitter espresso.
“Well, Melody averted her gaze and couldn’t help but lie, saying: “Actually I didn’t live with the foster parents arranged by the Fox family in the countryside, but followed a medical master. He was originally from Insterimond, and he taught me everything including the habit of drinking coffee.”
“No wonder, you have such good medical skills. I believe your master must have been very famous in Insterimond before he went to the countryside.
Melody smiled but didn’t say anything. She didn’t want to talk too much about her master.
If she didn’t think Wilmot was a good person, she wouldn’t have mentioned her master easily, but she didn’t want to say more.
Wilmot saw that Melody didn’t want to talk much about her master, so he cleverly changed the subject.
“Ms. Fox, what did you want to talk to me about? If it’s to thank me, please don’t. I owe you a favor that I can’t repay in this life.”
As soon as Wilmot thought of how Melody was clearly saving his son, but he doubted Melody under Mabel’s instigation, he was filled with guilt.
Just as Melody was about to speak, the waiter entered with a tray.
“Here are your orders, espresso Americano and a glass of water,” the waiter said placing the items on the table.
Then, with a smile, he added: “Today is Green Valentine’s Day, and we happen to have a promotion, Couples who come into the store can receive a small gift. This is your gift.”
As he finished speaking, the waiter handed the rose he was holding to Wilmot, indicating that Wilmot should give it to Melody.
Seeing this, Melody quickly waved her hands to explain, “No… we…”
“Thank you, “Wilmot interrupted her, turning to the waiter to express his gratitude.
The waiter smiled and left the private room.
Melody couldn’t help but ask, “Why didn’t you explain to the waiter that we’re not a couple?”
Wilmot chuckled, “There’s no need to explain. It’s a free gift. “There’s no harm in accepting it.”
With that, he placed the rose in front of Melody and said: “Happy Green Valentine’s Day.”
For a moment, Melody’s expression became somewhat stiff.
“Thanks… but, you should give it to your wife.”
Wilmot’s eyes darkened as he said: My wife passed away in a car accident three years ago.”
“I’m sorry… I didn’t know…”
“It’s ok, it’s been three years, and I’ve come to terms with her passing. I’ll give you this flower. You don’t have to misunderstand, I just think it’s not right for a big man like me to hold a flower. “Wilmot paused and asked: “By the way, you were saying something earlier.”
Hearing this, Melody finally felt at ease. “Actually, I wanted to confess something to you.
Upon hearing this, Wilmot’s face showed a surprised expression.
It was a bit difficult to say, and Melody took a sip of coffee before continuing “Actually, I didn’t just happen to pass by the store today. I went there on purpose.
I used your gratitude toward me to get the contract back from my stepmother, I’m not as easy to bully as I seem. On the contrary, since I came back, it’s Yolanda who has been at a disadvantage. But I feel that using your gratitude was wrong, so I came to apologize to you. If you’re upset, I can return the store to you at any time”
Melody finished and waited for Wilmot to get angry and leave.
However, to her surprise, Wilmot was not angry. Instead, he smiled.
“Mr. Sherman. What are you laughing at? Aren’t you angry?”
Wilmot shrugged and said, “Miss Fox, I’m not a fool, I guessed your intentions the moment I stood at your doorstep.”
Melody was even more surprised. “Then why… did you still help me?”