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.

Hester's face fell instantly, and she glanced anxiously at Melody. She couldn't bear the thought of leaving the Nichols family or Juan's side. If that happened, she'd have no chance at all. "True. Let's have Sophie come back to take care of you."

Sr., what about

for so long. It's time for you to return and honor your parents. It wouldn't be right for me to keep you here." "I'm willing to

"Pack your things. Joe will take

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

the harsh truth. Melody had used her to create

wouldn't risk having her around to potentially harm the

ruthless, her actions driven

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

"Juan, you can go to work. I'll handle things

pleading with him. But he seemed indifferent

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