The Stepbrother (5)

“Just come with me, dear,” Her father said with an assuring smile.

Father and daughter walked down the stairs, both with heavy hearts but for different reasons. Hector feared her daughter's reaction, while Melody feared meeting the woman who would change so many things in their lives.

Siril had not looked up. He was busy scrolling his phone. Melody's eyes were fixated on her would-be stepmom. She took in her beauty and hated admitting that the woman was indeed beautiful and looked younger than her age.

“Hello everyone. This is my daughter Melody,” Hector said warmly, addressing Siril and his mother.

After hearing the name Melody, Siril looked up and was shocked beyond words to see who was standing before him.

Melody, on the other hand-pieced two and two together and realized that her new love interest would be her stepbrother.

Oblivious to what was happening in the room, Hector continued speaking. Turning to Melody, h