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.

vain to disperse the crowd, their efforts met with stubborn resistance. "What are you all doing here?" Erica demanded, her voice cutting through the

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

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

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

thought of such a scandal rocking the Nichols family

investigate for yourself? Why come here to cause trouble for Debra? By the way, you might not know, but the replacement Shelia

Melody's face paled at the

of their family's bloodline being claimed by another name was intolerable. Realizing the potential truth in

ears, wincing slightly. "You don't need to

replied. "Melody knows how to put on a loving act, but at

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