Chapter 1326 Returning Home


    But it was insignificant, and Charles didn''t want to correct her. He reached out to take Melissa''s


    luggage and handed it to the driver who had been waiting by his side. The driver took it and put it in the


    trunk.


    After the driver had finished loading everything in the trunk, he advised. "Mrs. Lu, Mr. Lu, the car is


    ready." He then opened the door, making way for Melissa.


    "Get in the car, Mom. Let''s send Miss Zhang home first," Charles said.


    Melissa halted mid-step.


    "Charles, why are you still calling Le Miss Zhang? Don''t be so aloof to her. You can just call her by


    her name, Le, like I do. We are not sending her home yet. We''re inviting her to lunch at home.


    What''s more, I need her to stay with me for a few days," Melissa said resolutely.


    She patted the back of Le''s hand and added in a warm tone, "My stay in the hospital is such an


    unpleasant experience. Why don''t you apany me in Dream Garden for the next few days?"


    "Mom, it''s not proper to have Miss Zhang stay in our house. It will also be an inconvenience. You, of all


    people, should know that," Charles objected.


    Sheryl and Le had many conflicts before, and she hated Le. If Le was going to stay in Dream


    Garden, it would be difficult for Sheryl.


    Thest thing that Charles wanted to do was displease Sheryl. Even if she would take tough action


    against Le''s provocation, she would still feel hurt. Moreover, he couldn''t let them end up with another


    fight.


    Melissa''s voice screeched, "What do you mean? Are you telling me that as long as Sheryl is there, I


    can''t invite Le to my home?"


    Melissa looked at Charles with using sharp eyes. She aggressively waited for him to respond, ready


    to bombard him if he ended up saying "yes."


    Charles creased his eyebrows. He then rubbed the forehead powerlessly.


    "Mom, that is not what I meant. Don''t misunderstand—" Before he could finish his sentence, Melissa


    interrupted him quickly.


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    "Then tell me what you meant! Charles, you are very much aware that I believe Sheryl is not good for


    you. She is a vicious woman, so you should divorce her as soon as possible. However, you never listen


    to me! How can you not get rid of her? In my opinion, she has no ce in our home!"


    Tired of Melissa''s false usation of Sheryl, Charles was provoked by Melissa''sments.


    "Mom, Sheryl is my wife. I will never drive her away from home. Please don''t say that again. Can you


    please get in the car first!" he snapped coldly.


    "Charles, why are you so stubborn? Why won''t you listen to me? I''m telling you, if you still respect me


    as your mother, take Le home with us and drive Sheryl away. Otherwise, I won''t go back," Melissa


    shouted angrily.


    Charles took a deep look at her and turned away soon.


    He didn''t think that Melissa would really do that. After all, she had nowhere else to go. But he also


    knew her mother very well. She would attain her will by hook or by crook. If he didn''t agree, she would


    sure throw a fit. It would be humiliating since they were in a public ce.


    Therefore, Charles decided to agree with her first to stabilize the situation. He decided that he would try


    to reason with his mother after they returned home.


    Le carefully observed them. She couldn''t help chuckling to herself as Melissa got the upper hand of


    Charles. In an attempt to make a good impression on Charles, she pretended to persuade Melissa.


    "Aunt Melissa, you are so kind to me. But I agree with Charles. I don''t think it''s a good idea for me to


    stay with you in Dream Garden. Your family should stay together. In case you miss me, just call me and


    I will be happy toe and pick you up," Le said softly.


    However, anybody who saw her would know she was bluffing. Feeling embarrassed, Le lowered her


    head. Her voice was trembling, and she even started to choke in between sobs.


    Melissa felt deeply touched by Le''s words. Believing that Le was a thoughtful and considerate girl,


    she felt the need to protect her. Melissa gently patted La''s shoulder tofort her.


    "Le, my dear, you are so sweet! No wonder you''re being bullied by that heartless and cruel bitch


    Sheryl because of your kindness. Don''t worry, I''ll protect you as long as you stay by my side. I won''t let


    her hurt you anymore!"


    Turning to Charles, Melissa finally snapped, "Charles, Le ising with us today. Sheryl hurt her in


    the first ce. Don''t you think you should make up for her loss? The right thing to do now is to drive


    Sheryl away!"


    Charles decided to leave it. His face was cold and calm when he spoke again. "Fine, Mom. Let''s return


    to Dream Garden together. But please don''t talk about ''driving Sheryl away'' anymore."


    He closed his eyes and rubbed his temples, hoping to ease his headache.


    Melissa couldn''t help feeling aplished. With an attempt to soothe Charles'' emotions, she reasoned


    with him, "Charles, don''t me me for this. I did it all for your sake! Sheryl is a bad and wicked woman.


    If you continue to live with her, I''m afraid that she will hurt you one day. You deserve someone better.


    There are so many beautiful and nice girls in this world, a thousand-fold better than Sheryl. Why do you


    keep ignoring what''s right in front of you? Le is a perfect example, don''t you think so?"


    "Aunt Melissa, I feel so ttered," Le blushed. She felt like she was on cloud nine.


    Le turned away to avoid Charles'' gaze, since Melissa mentioned her so frankly. However, she


    couldn''t resist the urge to check his reaction. To her disappointment, Charles remained emotionless.


    Did he really have no feelings for her at all?


    "You little fool, don''t be shy. You are kind-hearted and considerate. You are deserving any man''s love. I


    hope that your shining points can be appreciated by more people!" Melissamented purposely,


    meaning for Charles to hear it.


    Feeling tired of their poor performances, Charles turned a blind eye on them. He couldn''t stand them


    anymore.


    "It''s time to go home. Sheryl has prepared a big meal to wee you back, Mom," Charles advised as


    he asked both to get inside the car. The cigarette in his hand was now crumbed. He tossed it inside the


    rubbish bin before he got inside the car.


    Melissa and Le exchanged nces before they finally got in the car.


    The atmosphere inside the car was a little strange.


    Charles was sitting quietly in the front. Melissa and Le, on the other hand, chatted every now and


    then. Le would stare at Charles with loving eyes from time to time. It was dead obvious that she was


    obsessed with him. Melissa couldn''t help grinning. She was thrilled at the thought of Charles and Le


    being the perfect couple. Now she was even more convinced that she should bring them together.


    "Le, once we''ve reached Dream Garden, just feel at home. You are always wee to stay!"


    Melissa wrapped Le''s hand with her own. She wanted to assure her that she had her support.


    "Aunt Melissa, you don''t need to worry about me. As long as you are there, I will consider it my home,"


    Le replied sincerely. She stared at Melissa with warm and innocent eyes.