<b>Chapter </b><b>38</b>


    Melody never expected to run into Ulric again after the birthday banquet–the man who used her to gain control of the Swanson Family and ultimately stole her heart, literally.


    In an instant, a surge of intense hatred consumed her, and she wished she could pierce him with her gaze until he was riddled with holes and <b>bled </b>to death.


    If Ulric looked her way, he would have seen eyes cold <b>as </b>ice, staring at him with unrelenting fury.


    Fortunately, Ulric headed in another direction and didn’t notice them.


    Melody quickly rein


    in her thoughts, reminding herself that to achieve her revenge, she couldn’t let her emotions take control.


    She forced herself to calm down as swiftly as possible and then turned to Maria, asking with concern, “Grandma, are you alright?”


    “I’m fine,” Maria waved her hand dismissively, “I just need to lie down for a while.”


    As she spoke, she hesitated and then asked, “Melody, are you really sure you can cure Margaret’s illness? Are you sure she’s actually sick and not pregnant?!


    Melody nodded, “I’m sure. This type of illness isn’t unheard of. Not only elderly people get it, but children can too. When I was in the countryside, I encountered a simr case with an eight–year–old girl. Her family also thought she had been defiled.”


    Maria nodded, listening as they walked.


    “This illness doesn’t have a specific name,” Melody continued, “It’s mainly caused by an imbnce of blood in the body. Given her affluent Lifestyle, she’s probably had too many tonics, which led to this condition,”


    Maria didn’t fully understand, but she got the gist..


    “Alright,” she said, “Let’s keep this between us.”


    “Of course,” Melody agreed.


    By the time their conversation ended, they had arrived at the parking lot.


    When Melody got into the car, she expected Mabel and Ynda to give her a hard time, but to her surprise, they both looked quite pleased,


    What’s going on? Did they win the lottery? Melody wondered.


    Melody didn’t ask, knowing they wouldn’t give her a straight answer anyway. As long <b>as </b>they left her alone, she was content.


    The car ride home was uneventful. Maria slept the entire way, and when they arrived, she still seemed exhausted and went straight to bed with the help of her maid, Hattie.


    Melody was about to head to her room when she heard Mabel’s mocking voice. “Grandma really cares about you, doesn’t she? She barely leaves her room, but for you, she <b>stood </b>for three hours at the Swanson Family’s party. You better cling to her until yound a rich husband.”


    Melody paused, <b>deciding </b>not to engage with Mabel, and continued towards the <b>backyard</b>, Just then, the housekeeper rushed in to announce


    a visitor.


    “Mrs. Fox,


    We have e puests!”


    Ynda, who was about to go upstairs to freshen up, asked, “<b>Guests</b>? Who is it?”


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    “The Swanson Family,” the housekeeper replied,


    “The Swanson Family?”


    “The Swanson Family?”


    <b>Ynda </b>and Mabel immediately perked up.


    “They brought a lot of gifts, saying they’re from Mr. Ulric for Miss Fox,” the housekeeper exined.


    Mabel’s <b>eyes </b>lit up, and she urged, “Then why are you standing here<b>? </b>Bring them in<b>!</b>”


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    She was sure the gifts were for her. After all, there were only two Miss Fox in the Fox Family, and Ulric couldn’t possibly be sending gifts to


    Melody.


    As she thought this, Mabel smirked and said to Melody, “Sorry, Melody, but it looks like Ulric likes me more than you.<b>”</b>


    Melody’s expression darkened,Exclusive ? content by N(?)ve/l/Drama.Org.


    d, not out of jealousy but shock. So, Ulric and Mabel had been involved <b>this </b><b>early </b>on.


    She had never attended Margaret’s birthday banquet in her past life, but Mabel did. So, Ulric’s betrayal started this early. She had thought their affair began muchter, but now she realized she had been too naive.


    However, this could work in her favor. Mabel was foolish, and if she and Ulric got entangled, it would <b>give </b>Melody a way to find a weakness and exact her revenge.


    For now, she couldn’t openly challenge Ulric.


    Melody forced a smile and said, “Congrattions, Mabel. I hope you and Mr. Ulric get together soon.”


    Mabel felt a twinge <b>of </b>irritation.


    She had expected Melody to be jealous, angry, or upset. Instead, Melody congratted her with a smile.


    Mabel couldn’t figure it out whether Melody was pretending or was she genuinely happy for her. She found herself unable to read Melody.


    It was like punching cotton–soft and yielding but leaving her frustrated.


    At that moment, the Swanson Family’s servants entered with a heap of gifts.


    The sight of various luxury brand logos on the bags caught everyone’s attention, especially the antique tea set that was thest to be brought in.


    Ynda greeted them with a polite smile. “Thank you for bringing <b>these</b>. Please say thank you to Mr. Swanson. He’s too kind!” She then gestured for Mabel toe over. “Mabel, Mr. Swanson sent you all these gifts. Make sure to send a return gift tomorrow.”


    Mabel was about to speak when the servant apologized, “I’m sorry, Mrs. Fox, but there’s been a misunderstanding.”


    Ynda looked puzzled, “What do <b>you </b>mean?”


    The servant nced at Melody and said, “Those gifts are for Miss Melody.”


    “What?”


    “What?”


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