He could not be trying to kill him right…Of course, Ross would not try to take Yoel's life, but he was definitely furious.When he decided to adopt Melody, he had prepared to raise Melody as his own and was aware that she would eventually be married off somewhere when she grew up.As Melody started maturing, Ross knew the day would come when he had to have a man-to-man talk with a stranger.Ross did not expect the day to come so soon.Generally speaking, Melody was seventeen years old and was way past the age of puberty. However, she was actually considered to be a late bloomer.Having a crush on a person was more than normal for her age.It also didn't help that the old lady at home always talked about early marriage. It was bound to affect Melody's views when it came to marriage, thinking that it was normal to fall in love early, get married young, and bear children young.Ross had thought about entrusting that little troublemaker to a reliable man, but he did not expect Mel
Sage's place was not far from the Yuriel Mansion.It was only two blocks away.Looming District was an old district in Nadeem City, and it was also an area for the wealthy. It was quiet and private, with a library nearby and a police station just around the corner. It was also where Nadeem City's biggest antique shop was located.It was not the first time Luther had gone to the place. The house was actually bought with his name, but Tim was the one who paid for it.There were no installments nor a mortgage, as it was paid in full.Which meant that the house was chosen by Sage, under Luther's name, and paid for by Tim.Jace was oblivious to all of it, of course.However, what Sage said to him was not entirely made up to hurt him.They said home is where you feel the safest, and when Sage could not go home during the three years in Nadeem City, she decided to find a temporary shelter.The first year of her marriage with Jace was the toughest.During that time, Jace's health was
Jace knew he was far from a good husband, but he never knew how horrible he was.After sending off Ross, Yoel should have felt relieved. However, he felt oddly bitter, as if someone had just punched him in the face. Even though it was not painful, it sure did not feel pleasant.Yoel put a stick of cigarette in his mouth and raised his brows at Jace. "Wanna go get a drink?"Melody was about to sit down when Sage ordered, "Stand up."Melody immediately stood up straight.Sage raised her brow and asked coldly, "Did you learn from your mistake?Melody's head hung low. "Yes.""Pick your head up!" Sage growled.Melody looked up instantly and looked fearfully at Sage, "Aunt Sage…"Melody had always been good at getting her way since she had been spoiled all her life. However, she knew when to be serious when someone actually got angry with her. She was aware that when it came to serious matters, the adults were not there to fool around.Sage said with a cold expression, "We saved yo
When Ross returned, Sage had just come out from the master bedroom.Luther had boiled a pot of water and made some tea. He looked at Ross and asked surprisingly, "That was quick. How did it go?""Nothing much." Ross said coldly as he turned to Sage, "Where's the little one?"Sage responded, "She was just scolded by me and is reflecting on her mistakes in the room. Leave her be for now.""Alright."Since Sage had already lectured her once, there was no point for Ross to do it all over again. He understood what kind of person Melody was. She had to figure things out by herself, or else you would just be wasting your energy on her."How was Yoel like?" Sage asked Ross.Ross sat at the corner of the sofa. He took the tea given by Luther and took a sip. "He said plenty, but in conclusion, he said he's not going to reject, nor is he going to be held responsible for it.""B*stard!"Luther was furious as he growled, "What sort of statement is that!"Sage was not surprised at all. She
Sage picked up the call from Yoel but heard Jace's voice from the other side of the phone instead."Hey."Sage frowned when she also heard Yoel over the phone laughing hysterically.Luther, who had just been through that torment, was familiar with that laugh. He knew exactly what was going on.Luther never wanted to laugh ever again!Sage knew what was happening but asked anyway, "What's up with him?"Jace answered, "He stole two bags of pistachio from the girl's bag. He started laughing when he was about to eat the second bag."Yoel, who was still laughing, almost died from anger.Is this what they call karma?Yoel had been fooling around with love for so many years. He had always been able to get off scot-free, but this time, he almost got himself killed by a mere underaged girl!Was that the karma for all the sins he had committed in the past as a heartbreaker?…The Looming District had really tight security. Cars that had not been registered would not be allowed in.S
Jace ran over to Sage with lightning speed and pounced on her, dodging the oncoming car.The both of them almost fell into the flower bed, but they managed to regain their balance.Sage was not startled by Luna. She was, on the other hand, startled by Jace, and she almost twisted her ankle. She frowned deeply and struggled to get out of Jace's embrace.Jace's heart was thumping in his chest. He let out a sigh of relief after making sure Sage was safe.Luna got out of the car and apologized, "Oh my goodness, that was so scary. Are you guys okay? I'm not sure what's up with my car. It just started driving on its own…"Sage looked up coldly and said, "You're saying it started moving by itself without you touching it? Does it also have a mind on its own?""Right? I'm just as confused as you."Luna, the driver who almost ran into someone, acted more innocent and clueless than the person she almost ran into. She patted the car and said, "I don't know much about cars, not sure why it d
Luna bowed slightly as she apologized with such grace and beauty.The security guard who stood by the entrance could not bear to see that and tried to help Luna, "Miss, I can guarantee that Miss Zelda didn't do it on purpose. Since she had apologized, why don't you just forgive her?"Jace and Yoel glared coldly at the security guard. Their gaze are as sharp as blades, filling the air with intimidating pressure. The guard was overwhelmed by the pressure and stopped talking immediately.Sage scrolled her phone leisurely as if nothing had happened. Her palms were covered in calluses, but her hands were slender and so fair that they looked transparent under the sunlight. She pressed on her keyboard lightly and leisurely.Luna was furious upon being ignored, but there was nothing she could do, seeing as she was the one at fault.Luna then apologized once more, "I'm sorry, Miss Norah."Her defined and graceful face hung low, but Sage could not even bother to glance at her.Sienna co
The police station was right next to the district, and they arrived on the scene pretty quickly.After a brief investigation and questioning, Sage and Luna headed to the police station with the officers.Jace and Yoel wanted to go along, but Sage turned around to stop them, "Why are you following me?"Jace said, "I'm one of the witnesses."Yoel responded, "I just wanted justice for you. I also want you to tell me what Melody put in the pistachios. I really thought I was going crazy…"Yoel had never doubted his existence so much before that.All Sage said to him was, "As you deserved."Yoel was at a loss for words.Seeing as Sage had been gone for a while, Luther called Sage. His face shifted upon learning that she was in the police station. "What happened?"Sage did not say much. All she said was no big deal and that she should be done with it soon.Luther and Ross were worried and decided to go over.Ross pushed the master bedroom door open and saw that Melody was sitting i