Chapter 734
However, as Mrs. Swanson, the humiliation of being stared at by so many servants and kneeling on the ground was unimaginable.
She could ignore the gazes of the others for the time being. Some were the people whom she wanted to teach them a lesson, but Melody Fox…
Astrid Swanson stared at Melody Fox venomously, like a venomous snake that was waiting for an opportunity to strike.
Melody Fox ignored Astrid Swanson’s murderous gaze and walked to Margaret’s side in a few steps. She casually said the line that the vicious TV drama female supporting character liked to say the most- “Grandma, don’t be angry. It’s not worth it to be angry.”
Margaret’s eyes were half-closed because she did not want to see Astrid Swanson’s face.
When she heard Melody Fox’s voice, she opened her eyes and said with a relaxed expression, “You’re back? Are you all done?”
“I just finished my work, but I’m afraid I won’t be able to prepare dinner in time.”
“It’s fine. Ramon Swanson is on his way back. I asked the kitchen to prepare dinner. Are you hungry? If you’re hungry, take some fruits to fill your stomach first.”
Margaret’s eyes were filled with concern. Astrid Swanson was so angry that her eyes turned red.
Was this old fart doing this on purpose?!
She finally saw it clearly. Margaret was an ingrate. She had worked hard in front of her for so many years, but she could not compare to Melody Fox, whom she had known for less than half a year!
How good would it be if Margaret’s illness was not cured?
Who could make her kneel in public?
Astrid Swanson hated Melody Fox more the more he thought about it.
If not for Melody Fox, none of this would have happened today. She was really a jinx. No wonder the Fox family was so anxious to kick her out!
She was in torment. Finally, the sound of a car driving over could be heard outside.
“Looks like they’re back.” Margaret allowed Melody Fox to help him stand up. The two of them walked towards the door.
When they passed by Astrid Swanson, Margaret stopped in her tracks and said in a deep voice, “Get up!”
Astrid Swanson hurriedly tried to get up, but she knelt for too long. When she stood up again, she almost fainted.
She hated Melody Fox and Margaret even more. The way she looked at their backs seemed to be able to bleed.
In the night, a few figures slowly approached the villa. Melody Fox had excellent eyesight. She immediately saw Ramon Swanson and Ken Swanson walking side by side. Behind them was Ulric Swanson in a wheelchair.
Melody Fox’s brows furrowed.
She knew that Ramon Swanson would be very fast, but she did not expect him to be so fast as to bring him here directly.
Melody Fox tried her best to compose herself and squeezed out a fake smile.
When they walked forward, Margaret spoke first, “Are you hungry? Let’s eat first.”
Ramon Swanson nodded and walked in without saying a word.
Melody Fox originally wanted to greet him, but when she saw that Ramon Swanson had no intention of paying attention to her, she simply became invisible and helped Margaret back to the villa.
The dishes that looked, smelled, and tasted good were served one after another like flowing water. However, none of the people sitting at the dining table were in the mood to care about the dishes. They all had their own thoughts as they picked up the dishes closest to them.
Astrid Swanson’s mentality was the worst. Halfway through the meal, she could not hold it in anymore and said in a sobbing tone, “Hubby, I…”
“Shut up!” Ramon Swanson glared at her. Astrid Swanson was so frightened that she fell silent.
After that, no one spoke in the second half of the meal. Only the sound of forks touching the edge of the bowl could be heard.
Even Melody Fox felt that this dinner could no longer be described as “suppressed”.
It was not easy for them to get through dinner. All the dishes were removed and replaced with a few cups of strong coffee.
Ramon Swanson took a sip before his gaze slowly landed on Astrid Swanson and Ulric Swanson.
“You’ve really made me proud during the few days I’ve been on a business trip! You, the mother and son have been involved in the murder cases, malicious doctors, Halcyon’s taboos!”
Astrid Swanson’s legs went soft and he almost fell off the chair.
Ulric Swanson was calmer. He looked up and met Ramon Swanson’s gaze. He smiled bitterly and said, “Dad, with your understanding of me, would I really touch these things? Wendell is my uncle. How could I harm him?”
Astrid Swanson hurriedly nodded. “That’s right, husband. He’s my biological brother. He’s my only son. Even if I die, I won’t want anything to happen to him. There must be something wrong with this matter. Someone must have secretly set me up with Ulric!”
Margaret looked at Astrid Swanson in disbelief.
“Astrid Swanson, do you think I’m dead? Or do you think there’s something wrong with my eyes? When something happened to Wendell, you were the one who stopped Melody from treating him. Moreover, I heard with my own ears that Wendell said that you and Ulric Swanson wanted to kill him!”
“Grandma,” Ulric Swanson said unhurriedly, “Don’t you know who Wendell is? Although he is my uncle, to be fair, has he ever done anything serious? Would you rather believe his nonsense than your biological grandson?”
Margaret choked. She could not help but think of Wendell’s useless appearance.
She lowered her eyes and said wearily, “I’m too old for this. Melody, help me upstairs.”
Melody Fox really wanted to see what punishment Ulric Swanson would receive and what would happen to him. However, she could not refuse Margaret’s request. She could only help Margaret up.
When they reached the room, Melody Fox’s heart was still in the living room.
Margaret said, “Melody, tell me honestly why Astrid Swanson and Ulric Swanson framed you back then.
Melody Fox was shocked. She tried his best to keep his expression calm.
She didn’t know why Margaret was asking this, but she still answered half-truthfully, “Grandma, I don’t know why he wants to harm me. But what I can tell you is that Ulric Swanson didn’t want me dead for the first time.”
Margaret looked up. “Apart from Wendell this time, which other time?”
“Do you remember the fire in Silverlake a while ago?”
“I know. There were fires in a lot of places that day.”
“Yes, when Ken Swanson and I were in one of the fires.” “What?!”
“You didn’t hear wrongly. Although we haven’t found any concrete evidence yet, there are all kinds of indications that the mastermind behind this matter is Ulric Swanson. Of course, I’m not saying this to discredit or elevate anyone. I just want to tell you that you can’t trust anyone easily in the future.”
Margaret’s face turned ashen.
If it was before, she might have thought that Melody Fox was overthinking. However, after Wendell’s death, she saw the true colors of the mother and son.
She couldn’t help but shudder.
After a while, Margaret spoke again, “I’m tired. I want to lie down for a while. Melody, you can go out.”
Melody Fox nodded and reminded Margaret to take care of herself before turning around to leave.
However, not long after she walked out of Margaret’s room, she met Ken Swanson, who had just gone upstairs.