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.

for Debra, only to 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

to face her, a frown creasing her brow. "Miss Mathis, you're a prominent figure in Seamar

haughty attitude. "Mrs. Nichols Sr., you know well that both of us are 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

Her speed in finding a man is astonishing. You really should manage her better." "Nonsense!"

thought of such a scandal rocking

the replacement Shelia found

face paled

was intolerable. Realizing the potential truth in Erica's words,

slightly. "You don't need to

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

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