Levian teased, "What's up with the baby face, Irwin? Still not grown up, eh?"Irwin responded with a laugh, "Guess I should take that as a compliment to my youthful looks!""Shhh, go away! How brazen are you?"After their light-hearted exchange, Irwin shifted to a more serious tone, "What do you need, boss?"Melody spoke quietly, "I've got a lead on that incident from three years ago."The mention of the cruise ship incident visibly affected Irwin, creating a shared trauma between him and Melody. He questioned, "What have you found?"Melody replied, "All signs are pointing to a small island down south. I'm planning a personal visit."She tapped on the desk thoughtfully, instructing, "Set aside your work for the time being. Make sure the company is closely monitored while I'm gone. Notify me of any big issues, and take care of the minor ones on your own."A big problem was any major incident that could impact the company's standing. This instruction granted Irwin considerable po
Christopher struggled to find an appropriate topic to break the awkward silence as Melody leaned beside the window alone, deep in her thoughts."Aren't you cold?" he asked out of nowhere.His effort to lighten the mood seemed to go unnoticed, as Melody did not respond nor acknowledge his question.Thinking she might not have heard him, Christopher refrained from pressing the matter. He took off his jacket to put it over her.Melody then faced him with a slight frown, clarifying, "I'm not cold."Her irritation grew as she reflected on how attentively Christopher had been, looking after Talia in the hospital, a stark contrast to his behavior during their marriage.She had experienced her fair share of pains and illnesses while they were still married, but this man was constantly preoccupied with work and paid little attention to her.Natasha and Olivia had mocked her instead of showing compassion. Only Jonathan showed sensitivity, occasionally cooking her a warm soup.It became d
Along with a pounding headache and aching limbs, Christopher awoke with a strange feeling in his throat, as if something were stuck inside.He had no idea how long he had been unconscious. The bright sunlight above him blinded him when he opened his eyes. Slowly, he composed himself and raised a hand to block the light.A brief memory of the time he dove into the ocean and breathed life into Melody came to him.He was still alive, but he found himself washed up on a strange beach. But where was Melody?Following that, he sat up and scanned the area, but he saw no signs of her.This realization sent a shudder of fear throughout his body.Probably exhausted, he got up too hastily and began to feel lightheaded. Nonetheless, he could not be bothered.Christopher began to look around, thinking that maybe they had washed up on the coast together.In most situations, President Bolton would act calmly and confidently. He had never before experienced such intense worry. His heart was ra
Melody had slipped into unconsciousness.Christopher noticed her unusually red cheeks as he leaned closer. His heart raced as he quickly checked her temperature.Her hand was alarmingly hot, indicating that she had not just fallen asleep but had passed out due to a fever.Worried, Christopher gently shook Melody, trying to rouse her."Melody, Melody? Can you hear me?"She furrowed her brows in discomfort, mumbling incoherently before saying weakly, "Cold…"Despite everything that had happened, the fact that she could still speak was a relief.Christopher draped his coat over a branch to air it out and softly wrapped his arms around Melody. Together, they nestled close to the fire, basking in the warmth they had worked so hard to create.In the fire's glow, her face appeared small and fragile. She murmured in her sleep, seemingly trapped in a distressing dream.In her dream, she was in a bizarre world, encountering that familiar man again.His features were as handsome as ev
During the journey, Levian clung to Melody and bombarded her with numerous questions expressing his concern.He was shocked to learn that she had been feverish."You had a fever? Are you alright now? Let me check.""It's already passed," Melody replied, laughing it off.Yet Levian was not convinced. He shot Christopher a glare and scoffed, "Some people fail to give proper care to my sister, yet they dare take her away. What he really needs is a good thrashing."Christopher shot back, "Big words, but where were you during the rescue last night? Always quick to point fingers, yet lacking in abilities."Levian's brow furrowed, and he started to retort, "You—"Melody cut off their squabble, "Levian, look, we're almost at our destination."The helicopter circled the island before cautiously landing on Levian's command.Albert had been waiting there for some time. He rushed to assist Melody as he saw her, exclaiming, "Mel! You've made it. Are you injured?""I'm alright," Melody ass
Linette Fowler was both shocked and overjoyed at seeing her granddaughter at her doorstep.She hugged Melody warmly, exclaiming, "Oh my! Mel, how did you find your way here?"Levian, equally taken aback by this unexpected family gathering, greeted her, "Grandma, I was just about to ask the same. What brings you here?"Linette welcomed everyone inside with a smile."Come in! Let's sit down and talk. What a day it is today."Once they were settled indoors, she served tea to everyone and invited them to be seated. The reunion between grandmother and granddaughter was heartfelt.Linette embraced Melody closely, expressing her concern, "My silly child, this place is dangerous. How did you manage to get here?"Melody faced her and shared, "The circumstances surrounding Mom and Dad's deaths are questionable, and I haven't been able to let it go. If I don't discover the truth, I'll be failing them as their daughter."Her words were firm and filled with determination.Realizing the con
Natasha's aggressive behavior surprised Talia. Pretending to be clueless, she said, "I don't know what you're talking about! Please leave!"Natasha snorted and set her handbag down with a thud.She advanced step by step in a commanding manner, confronting Talia."Do you really think you can fool us again? A slut like you has no right to marry into my family. We were kind enough to let you stay in Bayridge! If you dare to target my brother again, I'll reveal all of your filthy little secrets! Our past relationship won't save you then."Fearful of Natasha's warning, Talia rolled her eyes and clung stubbornly to her denial."I don't understand! My love for Chris is real. I never meant to harm your family."Natasha bluntly retorted, "You have no shame!" She decided it was time to confront Talia about her scheming."Do you think I'm unaware of what happened backstage, about how you conspired to trap my brother by playing the savior?"Talia was stunned, wondering how Natasha had le
Melody observed him leaving in a rush and noticed his nervous demeanor, knowing he was on his way to meet Talia.There was no mistaking the urgency of his swift departure, which indicated Talia's paramount importance in his heart.Somehow, the realization briefly dimmed the sparkle in Melody's eyes. It was a fleeting moment, as she quickly masked her emotions.Melody thoughtfully organized a car for their transportation and assisted Linette into the vehicle.As they parted ways, she said to Albert, "You've had a tough few days. Go home and get some rest." "It's not tough when I'm with you." Albert's gaze lingered affectionately at Melody, unwillingly wishing her farewell.He had aspired to deepen their bond during their island stay, but unforeseen events had derailed his plans.Their driver navigated quickly and smoothly through the city.Linette, observing the evolving cityscape, remarked, "The city has changed over the years. I seem to recall that Cupressaceae trees once bor