From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 237

+25 BONUS

Debra stood on the second floor, a slight smirk playing on her lips as she watched Hester scurry about.

She hadn’t expected Hester to be so eager, but it worked in her favor. It saved her the trouble of devising another plan to bring Hester out into the open.

Returning to her room, Debra selected her gown for the evening. Naturally elegant, she didn’t require much adornment, but tonight she intended to shine. It was time to leverage her identity as Mrs. Nichols and make a wave.

An hour later, she descended the stairs, but Hester was nowhere in sight.

Melody sat on the sofa, her eyes narrowing as she took in Debra’s attire. “It’s late. Who are you going out with, dressed like that?”

“Grandma, I have a business discussion with Mr. Nichols. It’s almost time, so I must leave now,” Debra replied, having no intention of accommodating her anymore.

“Debra, what’s with this attitude?” Melody snapped. “Have you forgotten how you begged me when you wanted to marry Juan?”

corners of her mouth.

could I forget? Recently, the Nichols Group hasn’t been performing well, and Juan needs to focus on

If you truly cared for Juan’s welfare,

about that

and she quickly found her answer. There was someone in this household who

time. Let’s discuss this when I return,” Debra

didn’t expect Debra to dismiss her

exited the house, Hester finally emerged from her room. She

Nichols Sr.,”

glanced at her, frowning.

thought I’d

“Dressed like this?”

foolish, Melody quickly figured

the smile vanish from Melody’s face,

know you like Juan. But remember, being part of the Nichols family isn’t