Chapter 264

Shelia breathed a sigh of relief as Melody expressed her support.

Hester, however, felt a growing unease gnawing at her. If Shelia gave birth to a boy in ten months and the child was confirmed to be Juan’s, her own chances of winning Juan’s affections would be reduced to nil.

Melody turned to her and said, “Hester, prepare a room for Shelia to move into.”

“Yes, madam,” Hester replied reluctantly.

Shelia cast a smug glance at Hester. As a woman, she could see right through Hester’s feelings for Juan. She wasn’t about to let Hester have any opportunities to act on those feelings.

“Mrs. Nichols Sr.,” Shelia began, “could you have someone more experienced take care of me? What if something goes wrong with the baby if a young girl like Hester looks after me?”

Her request was clear, even to the most oblivious of listeners.

instantly, and she glanced anxiously at Melody. She couldn’t bear the thought of leaving the Nichols family or Juan’s side. If that

back to

Nichols Sr., what

started to protest, but Melody cut her off. “Hester, you’ve been away from home for so long. It’s time for you to return and honor your parents. It

of you. Please don’t send

Melody was not swayed. “Pack your things.

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disappointed. After all this time caring for Melody, she

she realized the harsh truth. Melody had used her to create a sense of crisis

having her around to

was indeed shrewd and ruthless, her actions driven

but smirk. The baby in her womb was her trump card, far more important than a mere imitation like

settled, then,” Melody declared, her voice final. “Juan, you can go to work. I’ll handle things at

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