Chapter 87

Melanie sat still in the car, as if she were steeling herself against Derrick. "Mr. Quinton, Louisa's health isn't great. I don't want her going to crowded places, and she's my child. This isn't for you to decide!" she snapped. The driver up front was terrified. Melanie's courage was astonishing. She was already a little angry and said firmly, "You don't need to say that to provoke me. I'm just your caretaker. You have no right to interfere in my personal matters!" Without another word, she stepped out of the car and fixed Derrick with a cold stare. "If you're unhappy, you're welcome to fire me." Louisa was her bottom line. Anyone who crossed her would pay dearly. She slammed the door behind her and walked away without looking back. The car fell into an eerie silence. The driver shivered under the invisible pressure from behind, wishing he could vanish on the spot. Nobody dared to show Derrick such defiance. … Melanie reached Louisa's hospital room. Louisa was bent over her de