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

Mathis, you're a prominent figure in Seamar City. Are

"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,

Erica looked at her with scorn. "You didn't see it when Shelia came to confront Debra with a new lover. Her speed in finding a man

thought of such a scandal

Why come here to cause trouble for Debra? By the way, you might not know, but the replacement Shelia found plans to raise her unborn child as

paled at

thought of their family's bloodline being claimed by another name was intolerable. Realizing the potential truth in Erica's words, she quickly

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

your frustration," Erica replied. "Melody knows how to put on a loving act, but at critical moments, she is harsh and mean. It's

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