Chapter 5 Confrontation Melody’s words and her step had the casting a over of Timothy and Carson. voice was icy as he addressed Melody, “What are now?” “Timothy is about you, Suzie is also affected. They’re giving you a chance to own up to your mistakes. Don’t ungrateful!” In the past, would have her grievances, putting on a smile and trying placate the two brothers first. this her eyes were colder than theirs, demeanor more challenging. Suzanna, the tension, intervened a peacemaker. approached, gently at Carson’s sleeve, and spoke, “Carson, don’t too hard on Melody. She married Edward my sake. I won’t hold it against her…” Her words were generous, yet expression showed a hint of resentment and endurance. “Marrying on behalf of someone thing, but stealing the is another. you conflate the two?” “Moreover, she agreed to marry on promised our parents and willingly. were completely unaware. This has nothing to do with you, Suzie. Don’t always be so passive, letting Melody walk all over you. Carson comforted Suzanna with gentle and soft words, reaching out to stroke her head, displaying a vastly attitude Melody. Suzanna’s face with a charming smile she coyly said, “Carson, you’re the best. “But part of our family. She just a moment of anger. Timothy observed his sister’s sensible behavior, contrasting it with Melody’s cold obstinate stance. His brows furrowed his displeasure palpable. “Where does she get off being angry? She’s coddled by you, a sister who’s easily manipulated. “Incapable of discerning right wrong, bullying her younger sister, defying elder brother—truly becoming more insolent by the day. “Melody, regardless, must hand over the USB drive Suzie’s today, or won’t be allowed leave. “Are you here just to leave?” “Nothing in Shield belongs you; can’t take anything with you!” Timothy’s gaze was cold and his lips were pressed together, his demeanor fierce and unyielding, his words like blade aimed squarely Melody. He didn’t feel compelled be hostile towards Melody, but in his she simply to acknowledge her mistake and take responsibility. If you’re wrong, you’re wrong; you must own up it! couldn’t be bothered to engage in argument, remarking, “Out the way, a good dog doesn’t road!” that, ascended the stairs. “Mel, why not just to all family; should strive for harmony…” Suzanna to intervene, out grasp arm as she moved to depart. However, was brisk, and her long snagged, to stumble forward. before she was caught by steady hand. Suzanna out a whimper, “Ah! That hurts…” “Mel, I’m sorry. Timothy and Carson didn’t mean to come down so hard on you. you’re looking to blame someone, blame me alone…” Carson swiftly moved forward, squatting down attend to Suzanna’s twisted ankle, visibly distressed. “Suzie, call the family right away!” He shot a glare at the tone tinged with frustration. “Melody, you stop?” “Apologize to Suzie!” Despite the pain, welled eyes as she weakly interjected, “Carson, it’s my own that caused the twist. “Mel is still and wasn’t paying attention. Her voice grew increasingly strained, but she gritted teeth and endured. Carson’s boiled over, and he Melody’s wrist firmly. told you to apologize!” Melody coolly shook his grip, causing Carson to stagger back, incredulous. “If I don’t apologize, then what?” “Is it my fault that Suzanna her foot?” arched an eyebrow, eyes gleaming mischievously sauntered towards Suzanna, whom supported. “This suffering is what you’ve brought upon yourself. In front of everyone, she raised her foot delivered a forceful ankle. The sound was unmistakable. “This kick, on me!” Melody’s remained, her demeanor unflinching. The chill on dissipated instantly, revealing the arrogance and disdain beneath. This only fueled Timothy and Carson’s anger. Timothy, being closest to Melody, raised his hand to strike her, his eyes ablaze with fury. But just as his was about connect with Melody’s face, it was abruptly halted by a large hand. Timothy’s hand mere inches Melody’s he was forcefully shoved causing Suzanna, had been supporting tumble the ground. “Madam, you alright?” stood beside Melody like sturdy oak tree. Towering at 1. meters tall, he had once been a boxer before becoming with formidable strength. a stern glance the trio, he spoke curtly, now part of the Moore family; it’s not Shield’s place her. His words were sharp, sending Suzanna cowering into Timothy’s embrace. Timothy shielded to his feet with a pallid and grim expression. Carson’s rage though his gaze remained on with bloodshot eyes. “It’s fine. Come with me upstairs to retrieve portable electrotherapy device. Melody’s voice was cold, of any inclination to spare second glance. her posture unwaveringly erect. Despite current disheveled appearance, there was an enigmatic aura about her that begged exploration. Like a aloof emerging from the murky waters, serene and poised, gracefully on own. Timothy Melody ascend the stairs, a sense of over him. Carson suppressed anger, bending down to to Suzanna’s ankle. Meanwhile, Suzanna observed Melody’s her light brown pupils deepening ever so slightly… Ascending the stairs, Melody entered her room discover ransacked. The electrodes within her portable were twisted and strewn across the bed, posing a risk of injury if she were to lie down. Meanwhile, a group servants outside, Mrs. Swenson, who tended to Suzanna, wearing a smug grin. you are already married, aren’t you? And to a disfigured, disabled man at that. “Couldn’t wait to bring a stranger into home and cause on the second day, could you?” Swenson sneered as she waited the attic of the Shield Residence, having observed arrival of the Moore family’s car. Spotting healthy man Melody, she making snide remarks. Swenson’s pride was stoked Melody’s to please the Shield and respectful conduct towards her. She became fearless of Melody. With determined eyes, Melody seizing Mrs. by and forcefully her the bed amidst the tangled electrodes. resembled those of distressed the Shield Residence. A yet smile Melody’s lips as her almond-shaped eyes narrowed with a sweet a hint of mischief lurking in her dimples. “Repeat it. wrong Edward?” Standing by the Melody’s clear gaze turned dark and her smile sweeter tone. But to Mrs. Swenson, it sent shivers down her spine. In just one night, Melody a transformation!