Chapter 400

Stephen did not know what else to say when he saw her like this. All he could do was head out to buy her dinner.

The others did not stay for long before Xander sent them away.

When her surroundings had quietened down, Melanie sniffed and muttered to herself, “I’m not crying in front of outsiders.”

Her grandfather had taught her not to cry in front of outsiders since she was young. He wanted her to be strong no matter what happened.

Xander and Stephen returned with a bowl of porridge. Melanie barely managed two bites before she lost her appetite.

Xander had wanted to stay with her earlier, but Melanie had refused. She shook her head. “I want to be alone with Grandpa. We haven’t talked in a long time.”

At night, the hospital corridor was already quiet, and she was the only one here.

Melanie bent her legs into the chair. She wrapped her arms around them and rested her head on her knees.

Her mind was blank. She could not think.

and the sky was empty.

in the suburbs, so it

but it faded for a moment when he saw Eugene stepping into the

in a low voice, “This is Ms. Turner. I

had an exquisitely sculpted smile on her face. She nodded demurely. “Yes, we met. He and Evie

looked at Eugene. “Really? Why haven’t I heard you mention it before? Ms. Turner only has one daughter.

furrowed as his gaze fell

dressed in a suit. Her red lips curled up as she greeted Eugene with a smile. “Long time no see.”

and turned back to Cedric. “Why

His son’s attitude immediately made Cedric’s tone become much harsher, and his sharp eyes were filled with a sense of warning.

voice, “You don’t have much to do these few days, so spend more time with Evie.

said directly, “I’m very busy at LeapCo.

at him as if about to speak, but Peyton cut in instead. “The kids can take care of themselves now. Besides,

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put the glass in her hand on the marble table with a soft clink. Cedric’s face darkened. Just as he was about to speak, Eugene went straight upstairs.

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