Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S2] 61. When Melanie Meets Diana

With a sullen look, Melanie grumbled, “I actually didn’t want to stay at your house. But we didn’t have another choice. Frank said it was safer if I was taken care of-”

Melanie stopped, realizing that such a confession could lower her self

-esteem.

“If I lived temporarily in this house,” she corrected, raising her chin.. As soon as it’s safe, I’ll go back to Frank’s house. So, you don’t need to feel uncomfortable. Right, Frank?”

Frank scrunched up one side of his face. “Yes.”

“I don’t feel uncomfortable.” Vivian stepped forward, approaching Melanie. Herexpression was now more relaxed. “You can stay here as long as you want.”

Vivian’s nod of the head was sincere. However, Melanie did not want to admit that impression. She snorted.

“Frank,” she glanced at her son, grumbling in a half-whisper, “I said, I didn’t want to meet this woman, but you still insisted. Look at the consequences. You’re embarrassing me.”

“Why are you embarrassed? She doesn’t mind anything. She doesn’t mind you staying at her house.”

“That’s just small talk,” Melanie added emphasis. “There are a lot of people here. She can’t possibly show her true feelings, especially since we want to have fun.”

Melanie glanced at Vivian briefly. Realizing the woman was still looking at her, she hissed.

“Later, when the party is over, she will definitely corner me. I don’t

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want that to happen. That’s why, tonight, I will come home with you. Besides, things are safe, right? I promise not to cause any more problems. My condition is fine. I’m stable.”

Frank sighed softly. “That’s just your feeling, Mom. Vivian Bell has let it all go. What happened in the past is no longer a problem for her. You can do that too, right?”

Melanie shook her head slightly. “That’s impossible, Frank. You won’t understand because you haven’t experienced it. The awkwardness between us will be insurmountable. So, tonight, you take me home.

Understand?”

Frank glanced at Kara. Despair began to weigh on his heart, but Kara gave him a small nod, gesturing for him to try again. When he cleared his throat, Diana suddenly caught their attention.

you Norman’s

she heard that name from the old woman’s mouth. Instead of answering, she lowered an eyebrow.

got up from the sofa. With

true? You’re Norman’s ex-wife.”

became alert. He was not sure about her response to Melanie. When he told

realized that the response could be the seed of a problem.

we talk for a moment?” Frank

before he could take a

under her furrowed eyebrows, Melanie studied Diana’s face more closely.

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Dian

pulled

“Kara’s paternal grandmother?”

shook her head

confused. After a moment of silence, Melanie gasped.

Harper’s ex-wife? Norman’s mother?” Melanie’s eyes trembled

everyone also listened with

wanted to poison Norman and after

are the woman who abandoned

somewhat teary. No one could interpret it, whether she was disappointed, sad, or

pain.

she had eve done flashed

the others were worried seeing that. Their focus then turned to Ava. They were hoping for guidance from her if Melanie

time to give an answer, Melanie dropped to her knees. Her hands were held together in front of

never meant to hurt

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or Frank. I was just

was stunned. He didn’t expect that his mother would finally be willing to strip her of her pride. Not only in front

everyone.

Melanie could bend her knees

Melanie looked up, showing Diana her tears, “I’m

really sorry.”

know? I also did the same