Melody was no ordinary senior citizen. Her loud voice immediately drew a crowd. Whispers and gossip filled the air.

"What kind of person is this, kidnapping someone's great-grandson?"

"How could she do something like this?"

"Even harming a child, this woman is a beast."

...

The condemnations grew louder, each one adding fuel to the fire of public opinion. Melody, having learned the power of such pressure, was more than willing to stoke the flames.

find the hallway outside the ward packed with people. Nurses tried in vain to disperse the crowd, their efforts met with stubborn resistance. "What are you all doing here?" Erica

you're a prominent figure in Seamar City. Are you here to stand

respected figures. Creating a scene at the hospital like this doesn't seem appropriate, does it?" Melody sneered, undeterred. "Debra took Shelia. She is pregnant. Who knows if Debra is just jealous and trying to harm the

with scorn. "You didn't see it when Shelia came to confront Debra with a new lover. Her speed in finding a man is astonishing. You really should manage her better." "Nonsense!" Melody bristled.

of such a scandal rocking the Nichols family was

By the way, you might not know, but the replacement Shelia found plans to raise her unborn child as his own. It looks like your great-grandson might have to

Melody's face paled at the

being claimed by another name was intolerable. Realizing the potential truth in Erica's words, she

don't need to

to vent your frustration," Erica replied. "Melody knows how to put on a loving act, but at critical moments, she is

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