Chapter 275

On the day of the funeral, Shelia appeared in a black dress. Her belly was still flat, but she pushed it out to emphasize her pregnant state. She wanted everyone to know that she was carrying the heir to the Nichols family.

Melody greeted the arriving guests with a dignified nod, but her gaze flicked anxiously around. Juan was conspicuously absent.

She turned to Shelia, asking, "Where is Juan?"

Shelia shook her head. "I don't know. I didn't see him this morning."

Just then, Joe hurried over. "Mr. Nichols said he won't be coming today."

"Not coming? That's not acceptable," Melody said unhappily.

Since Juan and Debra hadn't divorced yet, they were still seen as a loving couple. It was inappropriate for him to be absent from his wife's burial.

Melody ordered, "Go fetch him. Tell him it's my order. If he doesn't come today, he can forget about having me as his grandmother."

"Understood." Joe quickly left.

The guests whispered among themselves.

"Who is that woman with Melody?"

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