Chapter 20


    Chapter 20


    Monica instantly realized that the woman must have told Stanley about her visit.


    At that moment, she finally understood that Melinda held an important ce in the man’s heart.


    Despite her reluctance, she had to ept the truth.


    Looking at the beautiful vi before her eyes, she recalled seeing the woman sitting on a swing and


    sipping ginger tea. She was envious of her.


    She didn’t try forcing her way into Emerald Harbor for an earring, for that would only make her look


    pathetic.


    Meanwhile, Melinda was watching Samuel and Pam y chess in the living room.


    “When will we see Ba again, Mommy?”


    “Will we go back to Sunnyvale, Mommy?”


    “We will.” Melinda curled her lips. “However, your daddy is bringing us somewhere in the afternoon.


    We’ll go back to Sunnyvale when we have the time.”


    “By the way, Daddy told us that he’s enrolled us in the best kindergarten in Riverdale. Will Miss


    Courtney be there?” Pam asked expectantly.


    “Miss Courtney won’t be there, but the teachers will love you as much as she does. As long as you


    behave, you’ll be the teachers‘ favorite kids.”


    “We’ll behave!”


    After they finished chit–chatting and ying chess, Sherry brought the kids upstairs where they had an


    indoor yground.


    When Melinda noticed Gael’s gratified smile, she was happy too.


    He said, “This ce has never been so lively before, Madam.”


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    “I hope the kids‘ presence doesn’t disturb the tranquility here.”


    “Not at all.” Gael smiled amicably. “We all love Samuel and Pam.”


    “Have a seat, Mr. Swanson.” Melinda motioned for him to take a seat. novelxo fast update


    Noticing the older man’s surprise, she said gently, “Come on, Mr. Swanson. There’s something I need


    to ask you about.” She then poured him a cup of tea. “Stanley called me earlier and said he’s taking me


    to see his mother in the afternoon. I’d like to know more about his mother from you.”


    Gael understood Stanley very well; the man was serious about love.


    Regardless of why he married Melinda, they would spend the rest of their lives together.


    As such, Gael didn’t hide anything from her as he replied, “About 21 years ago, a fire broke out at the


    Fox Manor, Mr. Fox was about 17 years old back then. His mother-”


    “Wait a minute.” Melinda was surprised by what she heard. “Did you just say Stanley was 17 years old


    two decades ago? How old is he now?”


    “He’s 38.”


    Oh, my gosh! Melinda was stupefied. “I didn’t know he’s so much older than me!”


    Gael was puzzled as to why she wasn’t aware of this.


    “Alright.” She quickly digested the news. “Go on. I won’t interrupt you again. Sorry.”


    “A huge fire broke out at the Fox Manor that year. Mr. Fox’s mother was trapped inside the house, but


    no one dared to go in and save her. Mr. Fox bit the bullet and sprinted into the house, and it wasn’t until


    30 minutester that he came out.”


    Melinda was anxious as she listened to the story. He was lucky to have survived!


    “Although his mother survived the fire, she suffered from severe burns. It was only a few years ago did


    she manage to speak normally again. At that time, most of her skin was covered in bandages, so no


    one knew how serious the injury was. Now, she wears clothing that covers her entire body all the time.


    Her injuries and the trauma have made her an entric person.”


    Melinda asked meditatively, “Was the fire an ident?”


    Gael wasn’t sure if he could tell her about it, for it was a taboo in the Fox Family. Since he had no idea


    if Stanley wanted to hide it from her, he was unable to make a decision.


    Melinda figured out the answer through his gaze and understood his dilemma, so she tactfully changed


    the topic by asking, “Does Stanley get along well with his mother, Mr. Swanson?”


    “It’s fine as long as they don’t talk about marriage,” Gael replied honestly. “Otherwise, they’ll start


    arguing. Nheless, Mr. Fox is concerned about his mother, and he doesn’t have many rtives left.”


    “Is he afraid of marriage? Where’s his father?” She had looked up Stanley’s information online before,


    but she couldn’t find much about him.


    “I don’t think he’s afraid of marriage. After all, he’s married now,” Gael replied. “His father has passed


    away. Mr. Fox values family, so I can tell that he truly loves Samuel and Pam. Although…”


    “Go on. It’s fine.”


    “Although both of you didn’t get married because of love, I believe you guys will make a wonderful


    family,” Gael said heartily. “Mr. Fox has never fallen in love or brought any woman home before


    meeting you. He’s obsessed with work, so he doesn’t know how to get along with women. However,


    he’s a man you can rely on forever.”


    “Our marriage is nothing more than a contract,” Melinda said with a smile. “It’s for the kids.”