S21 36. Go Away!

“Daddy?” Barbara sighed spontaneously. “Why does he come here?”

Melanie grimaced. Roughly, she opened the door. “Send him away! We don’t want to see him. Tell him not to bother us anymore!”

One of Philip’s eyebrows rose. He glanced at Barbara. The girl looked

worried.

“Sorry, Ma’am. We didn’t know you didn’t want to see him. We invited him in. Your husband is waiting in the living room.”

Melanie gasped. Without further ado, she went to see Paul. Barbara hurried to follow.

“Daddy….” Tears came out when Barbara saw her father. However, when she was about to approach him, Melanie held her hand.

“Stay where you are,” she whispered to Barbara before looking at Paul sharply. “What do you want to come here for?”

The man in the suit with the messy tie got up from the sofa. His eyes no longer wandered.

“Melanie…. Barbara….” The curve of his lips looked very tired,

especially with thick eye bags and messy hair. “How are you guys? Are you comfortable living here?”

Melanie snorted. “Of course. This house is much bigger than the house you offered me.”

Paul pursed his lips and looked down. Bringing his hands together in

front of his stomach, he shifted towards Melanie.

“Listen,” he sighed softly, “I know it’s not the time yet. But my company can’t wait any longer. I need the money now.”

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Melanie startled. Her eyes darted around. Knowing that the situation was safe, she quickly grabbed Paul’s shirt. “Don’t talk here.”

Barbara was stunned to see her mother pulling her father up the stairs. Without waiting for orders, she followed. However, right in front of Melanie’s bedroom door, she was stopped.

“My Dear, wait outside.”

“But….”

“No but.”

instant, the door in front of her closed tightly. Barbara put her ear to it. Unfortunately, no sound

touched Melanie’s shoulder. The worry on his face had been

time to answer, Paul had pulled her into a hug.

really can’t wait for another month to pass. I want to see you and Barbara at

Melanie rolled her eyes.

forget I told you not to show up

fell silent. His face became

I know this could threaten your mission, but it’s urgent. The company won’t survive much longer without injections. We can’t wait any longer, Darling.”

think the conditions stated in the secret will are a joke?” Melanie raised

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not reach me until Barbara and I have settled here for a

full month.”

rich. Can you ask him for help?” Paul frowned,

Her round eyes radiated firmness.” I can’t. That

Darling. Your son is generous. He certainly wouldn’t

way.” Melanie widened her eyes. Her finger pointed downward as if to

out a faint sigh. After a

got a gift from him, right? How about we sell it? That orange diamond is very

folding her arms in front of

she smiled dismissively.

You said. you would fulfill all my needs and desires. Now,

did his tone. “What

mean?”

that diamond. Besides being expensive, it was rare. And it was the first gift Frank ever

it.”

to clench into fists. His face darkened. “You

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not helping, but sacrificing. You should fight

a burden on

making a little sacrifice? Besides, my company also

difficulty keeping his voice from rising. His eyes flashed red. However, Melanie didn’t care.

shoulder and sneered.

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