Chapter 13 Longer Home +5 Free Coins Suzanna, the scene, took the initiative to grasp Mrs. Shield’s wrist and implored, “Nanny, Gary isn’t to blame for this. don’t punish him. Shield’s softened, her hand reaching to stroke Suzanna’s head. “You always coddle Gary. Turning her gaze sharply to Gary, she remarked, “In light of sister’s plea, you shall for only an “You won’t thank your sister?” In times past, Gary would have surely cracked a joke and endeavored to persuade to continue pleading to avoid punishment. But this time, he merely glanced at Suzanna’s fragile form, brows lowered together. He was facing punishment because of Suzanna. Why he express gratitude for a sentence? “I will kneel alone for Gary declared, devoid of warmth, his tall figure slightly defeated as walked away. bit her lower lip, her brow furrowing as she observed Gary’s uncharacteristic behavior. her hurried to seize Gary’s arm, her eyes wide and watery. don’t kneel. “Nanny, it’s my that caused this. you must punish someone, then punish me alongside him. “Gary, I’ll kneel with you, let’s go. sincerity was palpable, despite her frailty, she clung firmly to Gary, prepared to face the punishment together, Gary’s expression flickered at her sudden change in demeanor. Memories of Suzie’s kindness over years his mind. He had already disappointed couldn’t bear let down as well. He resolved to make amends them both even greater kindness. With this he gently reclaimed Suzanna’s and comforted her, “Suzie, go rest Carson; worry about me. Suzie’s actions contradicted Mrs. Shield’s orders, there was no trace of displeasure on the face. Instead, a smile tugged at the corners of her mouth commended Suzanna. “Let be. None of you need to kneel. “Suzie’s shines through. Compared to Melody’s blatant for her and ingratitude, it’s like night and day!” “When she returns home, I will have her kneel for three days nights as punhment!” Shield’s words were delivered with such vehemence that her own frame with anger. Gary and Carson exchanged alarmed glances, taken their reaction. would Melody come Was this still her home? She had severed ties so that she no longer Sun, Sep 15 Chapter 13 No Home recognized them. Free Coins After completing the massage and treatment, succumbed to sleep under Melody’s skilled hands and the soothing effects of the intense. Melody gazed out the window, the first rays orange- yellow painted the pale blue the start a day. Exhaustion washed her, and she sat the edge of the bed, instinctively grasping Edward’s slender palm and closing her eyes. the chirp outside the intensified, Edward stirred from his feeling soft pressure of Melody’s touch his fingers. his toward her, he up on the edge of the bed. Her porcelain, a delicate blush gracing sweet features, making her look utterly enchanting. Edward Melody’s sleeping for a moment, his deep and inscrutable. Something stirred within hidden in the depths of his gaze…. His gaze traveled to her slender neck If intentions, would be to twist them… Melody with a feeling sore and fatigued her uncomfortable position. Her clear and transparent eyes fluttered open, and she blinked several times stupor. When she finally realized the person staring back her was Edward, a bewildered look swept across her face. she retreated slightly, and withdrew, returning to its calm demeanor. Her body seemed to as coldly retracted his fingers her palm. Raising her head, she offered a smile. Moore, your fingers are remarkably elegant. It’s pity can’t them. his at her. “Melody, are still half–asleep?” “If you persist with this may yourself to the corridor for the night. It a young girl possessed such a tongue! Others would surely be at a loss for words hearing remarks. Is this my punishment? Ed, you’ve truly met your match! Moore, you’ve misunderstood. “I simply meant it’s shame you aren’t a hand