Chapter 26

Andrew sounded stern, but Melody couldn't hear him. He looked serious as he watched her for a moment. He spoke in a commanding tone. "Mel, apologize to Ms. Langford. Own up if you made a mistake. Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have the Wardolf family behind you!" He sighed and spoke to the others. "Melody has had trouble with her hearing since she was young. We tend to spoil her a bit at home, so sometimes she can be too much. I admit I neglected to teach her properly." Even when he finished, Melody still didn't react. Andrew frowned. He urged her again in a quieter but firmer voice. "Mel, didn't you hear me?" This time, the warning was clear. Then Tessa, who had been so agitated, suddenly passed out. Everyone started shouting in confusion. Melody snapped back to reality, and her instincts as a nurse made her want to step forward to check on Tessa. Suddenly, pain shot through her arm. Someone yanked her back forcefully. She couldn't stand steady and