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.

love you as much as she does. As long as you behave, you’ll be the teachers‘

“We’ll behave!”

and playing chess, Sherry brought the kids

Melinda noticed Gael’s gratified smile, she was happy

“This place has never been so

presence doesn’t disturb the

Gael smiled amicably. “We

Melinda motioned for him to take a seat. novelxo.com

she said gently, “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

very well; the man

he married Melinda, they would spend the rest of

from her as he replied, “About 21 years ago, a fire broke out at the Fox Manor, Mr.

“Did you just say Stanley was 17 years old two decades ago? How

“He’s 38.”

Melinda was stupefied. “I didn’t

was puzzled as to why she wasn’t aware

news. “Go on.

Fox Manor that year. Mr. Fox’s mother was trapped inside the house, but no one dared to go in and save

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