Chapter 2147

'What kind of expression would he have if he noticed me?' Melody wondered. In the end, he did not even care to look at her and felt just like a random stranger in the crowd—a mere foil to the true star of the show. Melody raised her feet and left silently, knowing she would only feel more and more frustrated if she continued to look at them. Melody returned home with a heavy heart, and she could not control her emotions well. Beatrice immediately noticed that Melody was in a bad mood. "What's wrong, Melody? Did the police officers bully you?" Beatrice's dry and slightly rough hands caressed Melody's cheek. She watched Melody squeeze out a stiff smile and said, "I'm fine. Nothing serious happened." "Come on now, Melody. Even that old man can tell that you're not in a good mood. Tell us what happened. You're still young, and you shouldn't keep everything in your heart. We're your family, after all. You can talk to us." Melody nodded vigorously. She was afraid that Beatrice's kindne