Chapter 43 Gary''s Discovery


    Gary jumped up, a grin splitting his face as he tore open the present. But his joy died faster than a fly in bug spray.


    As he unfurled the scarf. Derrick couldn''t help but notice the awkwardness in the cartoon design and the clumsiness of the stitching. It was a far cry from Melody''s usual exquisite craftsmanship. The realization hit him instantly: Suzanna couldn''t have made this..


    Then, a memory surged into Gary''s thoughts the image of Edward wearing the familiar scarf, which Melody had lovingly crafted. That scarf was unmistakably his!


    He couldn''t help but Reflect on the dedication and care Melody had poured into her handiwork: Derrick felt a pang of nostalgia,


    A ragged breath escaped Gary''s lips as he red at Suzanna, his heart sinking into his chest. At that moment, it shattered into a million pieces.


    With eyes zing red, he spun towards Suzanna, ripping the scarf in The fabric split with a harsh "rip," echoing the fracture within him. two with a violent tear.


    "What the heck, Gary? I spent two whole months knitting this for you!" Suzanna cried, scrambling to stop him. But Gary shoved her aside.


    His voice hoarse with anger and betrayal, he spat. "Enough of your lies! This isn''t like the others! You''ve been fooling me all this time!"


    The dam broke. "Were all those scarves from before actually knitted by Melody? Have you been lying to me all this time?" Gary roared, his voice thick with disbelief.


    The kind, honest little sister he knew was gone. In her ce stood a stranger who''d built their rtionship on lies. Even now, she wouldn''t admit it.


    Suzanna stood frozen, tears welling up in her eyes. "No, Gary, wait... what are you talking about? I don''t understand! Look, I made this scarf myself, see? My fingers are all pricked from the needles." Themotion upstairs alerted their mom, who rushed in to see the torn scarf lying on the


    floor.


    Just days ago, Christina had seen Suzanna diligently working on that very scarf, even when she was sick in bed. She''d even pricked her fingers then.


    Seeing Suzanna''s tears, she shoved Gary back, her voiceced with anger. "Gary, how could


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    you be so cruel to your sister? She was up here all sick, knitting for your birthday, and you rip it up. and yell at her?


    Christina''s voice boomed with a fury reserved for such moments. "Forget the birthday! Now get out! Go to the garden and stay there. Don''t you daree back in until I say so!"


    Suzanna, her lower lip trembling, choked back a sob. "Mom, it''s okay, Gary just misunderstood. I really did knit this scarf for him, not Mel..."


    Mrs. Kimball entered the room as if on cue, adding anotheryer to the already tense situation. "Mr. Gary, I can guarantee that Ms. Suzanna made that scarf for you. Every single stitch!" These words were like gasoline to the fire of Christina''s anger. "Gary! You''ve officially lost it!" she yelled.


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    still hung up on that troublemaker, Melody? Suzie has done so much for you, you just throw it all away?!" Christina''s voice echoed in the room.


    Gary, who wore only a thin ck T-shirt despite the chilly weather, stood there like a statue.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.


    Then, without a word or even a nce at Suzanna, he turned and walked out, leaving a trail of silence and confusion.


    His heart felt like a lump of ice in his chest, heavy and hollow. He shuffled past his brothers, his eyes vacant, as if he wasn''t even there.


    Christina watched him go, her face flushed with fury. She mmed her hand on the table, echoing through the room. "This is ridiculous! Because of Melody, she has toe in and tear our family apart like this?"


    Tears streamed down Suzanna''s face as she knelt on the floor, picking up the torn scarf with trembling hands. Her voice was barely a whisper as she spoke, "Gary... what''s gotten into him


    Carson knelt beside her, his face hardening with anger. He patted her head gently. "It''s all Melody''s fault. If she hadn''te back here, you wouldn''t be suffering like this."


    Tomorrow was Granny Shield''s birthday celebration. Melody was sure to be there, and Carson vowed to make her pay for the pain she was causing.


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