Chapter 894

After Debra left, Melody finally expressed her displeasure. “Your daughter is a bit unruly.”

Liza had insulted and hit her. The shame would be with her for the rest of her life.

“I’ve spoiled Liza,” Bert said. “I’m truly sorry about this. Please go back to your room and rest. I’ve called for a doctor to examine your face.”

His gentle words calmed Melody somewhat, but the memory of Liza’s harsh words still

stung.

She said, “I only came to you because I don’t know many people here. I didn’t expect Liza to misunderstand. I wonder what others must think of me now.”

“We’re just old acquaintances. No need to worry about what others think,” Bert reassured her. “No one dares speak ill of the Eaton family here.”

phrase “old acquaintances” struck a nerve with Melody. If she hadn’t chosen that workaholic Wilbur all those years ago, she might have

her unloving

asked, more to herself than

turned and headed upstairs, like

spoke up. “Sir, having Mrs. Nichols Sr. stay here isn’t a good idea. If Miss

can I do? I can’t

been fond of Melody. But she had chosen another, and

once had were long gone. Melody was no longer the young beauty she once was. Now, she was just an aging woman with

he couldn’t muster any interest. To him, Melody was merely a stranger he

didn’t see it that

make sure that Mrs. Houston is well taken care of,” Bert instructed.

“Well…” Carter hesitated.

and I were old friends, comrades in arms back in Seamar City. She is like a granddaughter to me,”

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