Chapter 20

Monica instantly realized that the woman must have told Stanley about her visit.

At that moment, she finally understood that Melinda held an important place in the man’s heart.

Despite her reluctance, she had to accept the truth.

Looking at the beautiful villa before her eyes, she recalled seeing the woman sitting on a swing and sipping ginger tea. She was envious of her.

She didn’t try forcing her way into Emerald Harbor for an earring, for that would only make her look pathetic.

Meanwhile, Melinda was watching Samuel and Pamela play chess in the living room.

“When will we see Becca again, Mommy?”

“Will we go back to Sunnyvale, Mommy?”

“We will.” Melinda curled her lips. “However, your daddy is bringing us somewhere in the afternoon. We’ll go back to Sunnyvale when we have the time.”

“By the way, Daddy told us that he’s enrolled us in the best kindergarten in Riverdale. Will Miss Courtney be there?” Pamela asked expectantly.

the teachers will love you as much as she does. As

“We’ll behave!”

Sherry brought the kids upstairs where they had

Melinda noticed Gael’s gratified smile, she was happy too.

“This place has never been so lively

kids‘ presence doesn’t

all.” Gael smiled amicably. “We all love Samuel

for him to take

“Come on, Mr. Swanson. There’s something I need to ask you about.” She then poured him a cup of tea. “Stanley called me earlier and said he’s taking me to see his mother in the afternoon. I’d like to know more about

Stanley very well; the man was serious about love.

they would spend the rest of their lives

hide anything from her as he replied, “About 21 years ago, a fire broke out

heard. “Did you just say Stanley was 17

“He’s 38.”

stupefied. “I didn’t know he’s so

why she wasn’t aware

news. “Go on. I won’t interrupt you again.

but no one dared to go in and save her. Mr. Fox bit the bullet and sprinted into the house, and it wasn’t until 30 minutes

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