Chapter 267

“I’ve never loved someone based on their appearance,” Gerald said in an aloof, cold tone. “Besides, my wife is a beauty even with this scar, unlike you.”

North blinked. Was Gerald reassuring her?

To be honest, she had not noticed her scar in a while. Eiger used to be disgusted every time he saw it, and that was why she minded.

But Gerald acted as if the scar was not even there.

She had already stopped feeling bad about it.

Still, it was good for disgusting Melinda.

So, North immediately took Gerald’s arm and said sweetly, “Melinda, my scar is ugly, and I have a terrible temper, and I let Gerald’s power get to my head. I’m not a hard worker either, but he still loves me. What can I do? Maybe that’s just my charm!

“Can you call me ‘Mrs. Howard’ now, Melinda?”

Melinda took a shaky breath, the color draining from her face entirely.

D*mn it. D*mn it! What did Mr. Howard even like about North?

A man like him should have been hers!

But if she did not say it now, that would be too