From Heartbreak to Happily Ever After

Chapter 264

Shelia breathed a sigh of relief as Melody expressed her support.

Hester, however, felt a growing unease gnawing at her. If Shelia gave birth to a boy in ten months and the child was confirmed to be Juan’s, her own chances of winning Juan’s affections would be reduced to nil.

Melody turned to her and said, “Hester, prepare a room for Shelia to move into.”

“Yes, madam,” Hester replied reluctantly.

Shelia cast a smug glance at Hester. As a woman, she could see right through Hester’s feelings for Juan. She wasn’t about to let Hester have any opportunities to act on those feelings.

“Mrs. Nichols Sr.,” Shelia began, “could you have someone more experienced take care of me? What if something goes wrong with the baby if a young girl like Hester looks after me?”

Her request was clear, even to the most oblivious of listeners.

thought of leaving the Nichols family or Juan’s

have Sophie come back to take

Sr., what

been away from home for so long. It’s time for you to return and honor your parents. It wouldn’t be right for me

willing to stay and take care of you. Please don’t send me

“Pack your

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dumbfounded and totally disappointed. After all this time caring for Melody, she was

realized the harsh truth. Melody had used her to create a sense of crisis for Debra. With Debra gone, Hester was no

wouldn’t risk having her

ruthless, her actions driven by cold

baby in her womb was her trump card, far more important than a