Chapter 127

Melanie watched the scene before her unfold, her fingertips ice–cold. She slowly found her voice and muttered softly, “Is this how it is…”

Her throat contracted. She was unable to continue and unable to find the right words. Dylan released her grip on Peachie’s hand and looked at Melanie with anticipation, pleading, “Mel.”

Melanie looked away and breathed in. She was about to speak when she heard Theodore’s chuckle beside her. “Ma’am, I’m the one who called the police. Why are you bothering her?”

Dylan was stunned. She hesitated for a bit before shifting her gaze to Theodore. She had just been shoved by George, and now, her hair and clothes were in disarray.

Rubbing her hands nervously, Dylan pleaded, “C–Can you talk to the police and ask them not to take away my husband?”

Theodore and Eugene exchanged a glance. Eugene’s expression was cold as he remained silent. Theodore frowned disapprovingly at Dylan. “Your husband was deliberately causing harm. Do you

understand this?”

Dylan explained anxiously, “No, he wasn’t intentionally causing harm. He was just in a bad mood.”

Theodore evidently could not comprehend what she was thinking. He could only look at Melanie.

her face away, not looking at any of them. Her lips were tightly

immediately grabbed Melanie’s hand. “Mel’s my daughter. Why do we need

grab Melanie, she left shallow marks on the back of Melanie’s hand.

her and asked, “Isn’t he your

that man is just a stranger. Didn’t you see him trying to hit me just

stunned. After regaining her senses, she slowly said, “He didn’t actually hit

eyes fading. She pulled her hand away from Dylan’s grip, her

this time, Dylan repeatedly told the police that she and George were husband

release him.

with the police, Melanie

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into the water. The pain in her chest

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get that checked out?” Melanie heard Theodore say suddenly when she saw George being

bruise on Eugene’s wrist. When he intercepted George earlier, the

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