Chapter 1396

Juan had a certain guess in his mind.

He had always known about the strained relationship between Melody and Jeffrey, but he never imagined Jeffrey could go to such extremes.

"You can go."

"But Mrs. Nichols Sr..."

"Leave!"

Sophie exited the room, closing the door behind her.

Staring at the closed door, Juan was reminded of a similar scene from over a decade ago. Melody had shut the study door just like this.

"You are not to leave this room until you finish reading these books," she had commanded.

Then the scene shifted to when Melody was thrashing him with a whip. "If you don't work hard, you won't amount to anything. And if you don't amount to anything, you won't be able to protect this family."

learned to hide his emotions. He couldn't afford to have likes

an educator, boasting about how she had raised Jeffrey and Juan to be successful, but in the end, Jeffrey had left

had viewed Jeffrey

hated and loved Melody for turning him into an unfeeling machine. It was her upbringing that had shaped him into

gazing calmly at his reflection. He had to thank Melody for teaching him how to mask his emotions and keep his feelings indecipherable. Just like now, no one could tell what he was

had been waiting outside,

"Sir..."

needed for the funeral. Tomorrow,

Isn't it a bit

"Tomorrow. No questions asked."

"Yes, sir."

quickly began coordinating the funeral arrangements

voice came through the phone. "Marion is already

of the essence

to talk,

blame me

Debra's room.

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