Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker

Chapter 68

Although an apology wouldn’t help much, if there was any chance to make amends, it was best to try. However, Melody raised her head and said, “I’m not going to kneel and apologize.”

Russell never expected that at this point, Melody would still stubbornly refuse to admit her mistake. This was not only harming herself but also the entire Fox family. Even the octogenarian Maria would suffer.

At this moment, he could no longer care that Melody was the only bloodline left by his deceased wife and swung his hand fiercely toward Melody’s face. Melody had her own plans, so she was not prepared to dodge this slap and simply closed her eyes. Just as she thought she might have a tooth knocked out by Russell, the expected pain did not come, and the slap did not land on her face.

‘Could it be that Russell still cares and trusts me a bit?’ Melody hesitantly opened her eyes and saw a well-defined hand tightly gripping Russell’s.

Following that hand, she looked up in astonishment and saw a handsome man with dark eyes looking at her. It was none other than Ken.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

But how could Ken be here? He cared so much about Margaret, and now seeing Margaret coughing up blood, shouldn’t he want to tear Melody into a thousand pieces?

Russell was also taken aback when Ken stopped him and asked Ken’s intentions with suspicion, “Mr. Swanson?”

Ken expressionlessly shook off Russell’s hand and said, “Sorry, I can’t interfere with your discipline of your daughter, but now I have to take her to treat my grandmother first.”

“Treat?” Russell was even more astonished, his mouth slightly agape.

Ken didn’t bother with Russell and directly turned to call Melody. “Let’s go. Hurry up!”

Melody took half a second to recover from her surprise. “Okay!” she responded and was about to follow Ken out.

“Wait a minute!” Astrid didn’t expect that Ken would actually disregard Margaret’s life and death for Melody and immediately stepped forward to block the two, reminding Ken with displeasure, “Ken, your grandmother was perfectly healthy, and now she’s coughing up blood because of this country girl. Are you still going to let her continue treating your grandmother? Have you lost your mind? You should use this time to persuade your grandmother to agree to go to the hospital, otherwise, it might be too late!”

Astrid wasn’t really worried about Margaret. She was afraid that Ken would protect Melody. Ken was extremely cunning, and if not handled carefully, he might really be able to clear Melody’s name. All her efforts would be in vain then.

Ken looked at Astrid with a half-smile and said, “I came to pick her up for my grandmother’s sake, so please step aside. I don’t want to embarrass you in front of others.”

Astrid was furious, painting Ken as an ungrateful grandson. “Don’t you care about your grandmother’s life? She has been so good to you…”

Ken didn’t even frown and just said lightly, “Are you done?”

“You…” Astrid was so angry she almost exploded. “Ken! Are you truly going to…”

“It’s because I don’t want anything to happen to my grandmother. Therefore, I’m taking her away,” Ken said calmly.

Ken’s trust in Melody was not because of anything else but because she had risked her own life to save him once. Due to that kind of courage and perseverance, he didn’t believe she would harm Margaret.

Melody couldn’t help but be moved. Being trusted was a luxury for her, and Ken’s belief that she wouldn’t harm Margaret was something she didn’t expect. Compared to Astrid, it was usually Ken who would make things difficult for her.

Human hearts were indeed complex, and one could never fully guess them.

“What are you doing?” Ken said to her. “Let’s go!”

“Stop! You can’t do this! Melody is a liar. She will only kill your grandmother. You can’t bring this murderer in front of your grandmother again. I won’t allow it!” Astrid shouted.

“Enough! We’ll talk about it later. I don’t have time to waste with you now!” Ken grabbed Melody’s hand and was about to leave.

Astrid gave a look to the bodyguards, who shrank and blocked Ken and Melody.

Ken’s black eyes swept toward Astrid like an ice blade, and the temperature in the living room seemed to drop instantly. Even the air seemed to stagnate. “Are you really going to let me embarrass you in front of outsiders?” he said each word with sharp finality, and his tone conveyed an overwhelming presence that made one feel as if they were under the force of a thunderous storm.

For a moment, that momentum was so intense that it made Astrid’s back stiffen, and she couldn’t speak a word. Astrid didn’t dare to make a sound, and needless to say, the bodyguards she brought were also silent. Everyone instinctively made way for Ken, not wanting to be caught in the crossfire.

Ken boldly walked out with Melody.

In the living room, Astrid’s face was terribly sour. Ken had really embarrassed her in front of the Fox family.

She coldly glanced at Russell and the others, saying before leaving, “You’d better pray that my mother is fine.” Then, she left with her bodyguards.

Russell was silent for a moment, then suddenly knocked over the entire dining table.