Chapter 71


    Chapter 71 Will They Meet Again in Sunnyvale?


    “Put me down!” Worrying about Jaxon identally flinging her off, Melinda tightly encircled her arms


    around his neck. “Watch out! My heart can’t take much excitement.”


    As he was too excited to see her, he twirled her for another few rounds before finally setting her on the


    ground.


    “How long are you staying this time?”


    “A long while. Help me bring the things out of the car.


    “All right!”


    Jaxon opened the trunk to find gift boxes and suitcases inside. As he brought the items into the house,


    he shot her questions. “What’s going on? Are youing back for real? Did the jerk chase you out of


    the house?”


    She immediately turned to him. Her deadly re stopped him from asking more questions.


    Once the duo set everything in the house, she exined, “I’m justing back to my house. Besides,


    stop calling him a jerk in the future. He’s Samuel and Pam’s father. We need to maintain his image.”


    -1 understand, Ms. Melinda.”


    “How is Mr. Leroy doingtely?” Melinda picked up a few fruits. “Please tell me he didn’t try to work in


    the fields.”


    “He didn’t. I remind him about it thrice a day. He’s recovering well and I removed the stitches for him


    yesterday.”


    “Good.” Melinda shoved the bag into Jaxon’s arms. “Hold this for me. Let’s visit Mr. Leroy.”


    When the duo almost arrived at Oscar’s house, his wife noticed them from a distance. She weed


    them with enthusiasm, her words and expression full of gratitude.


    Themotion grabbed the nearby townsfolk’s attention. They were shocked and happy to see that


    Melinda had returned.novelxo fast update


    Questions overwhelmed her.


    “Ms. Melinda, are you still going back?”


    “I heard you came back with the luggage. Do you n to stay for a long time?”


    “Ms. Melinda, we’re so happy to have you back!”


    Melinda gave them an affirmative nod. “That’s right. I haven’t finished the drawing sses I promised


    the children. We’ll resume in the afternoon. Besides, it’s time to talk about what we should nt around


    Sunnyvale. What do you guys have in mind?”


    As soon as the question left her, the townsfolk spoke in unison. More people joined them over time.


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    They trusted her with all their heart. Thus, they shared their thoughts with her without holding back


    anything.


    At that, the group discussed in Oscar’s house for a whole three hours. Melinda asked Jaxon to note


    down the townsfolk’s idea.


    The process didn’t stop until he wrote ten full pages of notes. His hand was hurting due to the non-stop


    process.


    Atst, Melinda concluded, “That’s it for today. I’m starting the drawing lessons now. Remember to


    remind your children about the ss. I’ll see them by the bridge.


    “All right. Thank you, Ms. Melinda.”


    The bridge was situated at the center of Sunnyvale. There was a row of huts near the bridge and a


    lotus. pond next to it.


    A thousand-year-old locust tree resembled an umbre towered over them. Its branches extended in


    many directions and thick leaves hung around them.


    People could hide under the tree when it was raining because the rain wouldn’t pour down on them as


    the leaves formed a natural barrier.


    Melinda taught the kids drawing at the bridge. A ckboard was nailed on the outer wall of the hut.


    She stored the painting tools, which she bought herself, in the huts.


    Half an hourter, the children gathered at the bridge. They bantered as they put the stools on the


    compound and set up easels.


    Some of them were helping with mixing the pigments. After all, it had been a while since theirtest


    drawing lesson, so they were looking forward to it.


    “Miss Paisley, will you leave again?”


    “Miss Paisley, I miss you so much!”


    “Are we drawing a lotus or something else?”


    Melinda joined the children in the preparation. She made small talk with them while the kind townsfolk


    delivered the fruits they nted to the group as snacks.


    Everything was wonderful.


    At that moment, a ck SUV drove into Sunnyvale.


    Mervin sat in the passenger seat. Resting his elbow on the rolled-down window, he crossed his legs as


    he leaned back in the seat. “What is this ce? The view is nice, but we took a long time to arrive.”


    “James’ hometown. Are you sure he can leave? An injury is a serious problem, you know. Can we


    count on him for the cybersecuritypetition?” asked the driver.


    Mervin frowned at the question as he wasn’t confident at all. “He’s our ace. We have a higher chance


    to win with him in our team. I need to participate in thepetition myself if he isn’ting back. We


    can’t lose no matter what. Mervin had enough of joining the game. He was in no conditiontely and it


    frustrated him.


    “Let’s not worry about it. We should visit him first.” Hispanion then added, “We have nothing to


    lose, по?”