Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker

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Astrid and Fairlee turned simultaneously in the direction of the unexpected voice. Their eyes fell upon a girl with an ugly face, marked by red spots, looking indifferently at Barclay on the stretcher. 

ly face 

Since Fairlee did not go to the coffee room, she didn’t know Melody. Nevertheless, she felt an immediate dislike toward not only her ugly but also her strong presence. 

“Who are you?” Fairlee asked coldly. 

How can I ask Barclay? He can barely talk, she thought incredulously. 

Yolanda watched the scene with keen eyes, recognizing a good opportunity. Quickly, she instructed Mabel to remain still and rushed towards Melody, her words dripping with accusation. “Melody, what have you done? How could you beat Mr. Lawrence like this? This is absurd! I regret bringing you back from the countryside. Do you even understand how much trouble you’ve caused?” 

“It’s you?” Astrid glared at Melody, furious that a supposedly celebratory eightieth birthday had been marred by her. 

Melody, you’re being so rudel Is this how the Fox family raised you?” Astrid scolded Melody, her face pale. She then reassured Fairlee, “Dr. Lawrence, don’t worry.I’ll make sure everything is sorted out fairly.” 

“Did you hit him?” Fairlee’s icy glare and trembling body revealed her intense rage. As her brother’s only son, Barclay held a special place in her heart since she never married or had children of her own. Seeing Melody strike Barclay felt like an attack on her personally. She could not contain her fury. 

“…” Before Melody could respond, Fairlee interjected, “Send her to the police station. This matter needs to be dealt with strictly!” 

She would not be satisfied until Melody was locked away for more than a decade. 

Upon hearing these words, Yolanda’s heart leaped with joy. 

She knew that offending Fairlee would spell a lifetime of misery for Melody, ‘Fairlee loves and spoils her nephew. Melody got herself in big trouble this time, she thought gleefully. 

Though Yolanda harbored these thoughts, outwardly, she feigned pleasantry. “Dr. Lawrence, please don’t get mad at her. She’s new here and haven’t learned manners. It’s just teenagers fighting. Don’t be so serious.” 

These words only y serve to exacerbate the situation. In a moment, Fairlee’s expression turned even more furious. 

“Children fighting?” She gestured towards Barclay on the stretcher, being examined by the doctor, and continued, “Look at the injuries on his body. Is this what you call children fighting?” 

Yolanda wore a strained expression as she grabbed Melody’s arm and said, “Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and bow to apologize. to Mr. Lawrence and Dr. Lawrence,” 

A cold smirk tugged at the corner of Melody’s lips. “Yolanda, I think you’re mistaken. It’s not me who should be bowing and apologizing, but Barclay and Mabell” 

At the mention of Mabel’s name, Yolanda’s eyes widened in shock. “I can’t let her involve Mabel in this mess, Yolanda thought in a panic. Clenching her teeth, she dragged Melody and scolded her as she walked out. You foolish girl. You refuse to apologize when asked and now you dare to shift the blame. I’ll give you to the police for our family’s name.” 

The instinct to protect Mabel caused a surge of adrenaline within her, granting her an unexpected strength to overpower Melody. Melody, being weakened previously, was unable to break free. 

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“Let go of me!” Melody’s voice resonated deeply. 

“Not until you apologizel” Yolanda growled. 

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Their struggle resembled a tangled knot, with Yolanda ruthlessly pressing Melody down, one hand clamped firmly over her mouth to stifle any outcry. Around them, people whispered and gossiped. Some of them took photos with their cell phone. 

Just at this moment, Barclay regained consciousness. His cries of pain pierced the air. 

Fairlee, who had intended to follow them to ensure Yolanda handed Melody over to the police, stopped in her tracks. She quickly instructed her men to halt Yolanda and Melody. Then, with genuine concern, she approached Barclay and asked, “Barclay, how are you? Where does it hurt? Please tell me… 

“I feel a little better now… Barclay managed a whisper. 

With the Swanson family’s family doctor having administered a painkilling injection to Barclay a while back, his pain was gradually lessening. This made Fairlee breathe a sigh of relief. 

Yolanda, who heard that Barclay had regained consciousness, hurried over. She hastily interjected, “Don’t worry, Mr. Lawrence. I got this. Whatever Melody did to you, I’ll tell the police exactly what happened. The justice will be done.” 

Barclay took her hint, knowing she was warning him not to spill the beans. 

Recalling what Melody had done to him, he immediately said, “Aunt Fairlee, you have to help me. She attempted to seduce me, and when I refused, she then accused me of trying to rape her. She even called someone to beat me up!” 

Barclay did not realize that the one who gave the order was Ken instead of Melod 

since he was being held 

held down and beaten at the time. 

Upon hearing Barclay’s accusation, Fairlee’s eyes narrowed dangerously as she glared fiercely at Melody. 

She couldn’t believe this woman had the audacity to toy with her beloved nephew, whom she had lavished with so much care. 

The guests, too, murmured in disapproval upon hearing Barclay’s accusations. 

“What’s wrong with this daughter of the Fox family? Such disgraceful behavior!” 

“What a shame! If I were her, I’d be too ashamed to 

Ito show my 

face!” 

“It was my mistake for trusting her! Even though she is ugly, I thought her coffee–making skills indicated good character. Thank goodness! didn’t let her near my daughter, or she might have corrupted her!” ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Melody tried to explain, but Yolanda’s hand covered her mouth, silencing her completely. 

“Good for you, Melody!” Fairlee’s voice dripped with hatred. “If the Fox family doesn’t resolve this today, mark my words, this won’t be the 

end of it!” 

At Fairlee’s fury, Astrid smirked faintly.