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

it looked

Cedric’s face, but it faded for a moment when he

“This is Ms. Turner. I believe you met her in Prime City

nodded demurely. “Yes, we met. He and Evie are quite close.”

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

brow furrowed as his gaze

Her red lips curled up as she greeted Eugene with a smile. “Long time no

back to Cedric. “Why

summon you?” His son’s attitude immediately made Cedric’s tone become much harsher, and his sharp eyes

to do these few days, so spend more time with Evie. She’s

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

Peyton cut in instead. “The kids can take care of themselves now. Besides, Evie isn’t a

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hand on the marble table with a soft clink.

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