"See, now you can relax, right?" Melody soothed Luna's nerves and anticipation as she showed her the message.Shortly after, a man with a dark skin tone, likely another racer, approached the entrance.The attendant greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Ruiz."The attendant respectfully acknowledged him as "Mr. Ruiz."Cecil Ruiz gestured slightly, "These two ladies here are my friends. They made it slightly late. Can you let them in?"Recognizing that they were with a racer, the attendant stepped aside and said, "Please, go ahead, ladies.""Thanks."As Melody and Luna walked in with Cecil, he looked back at them, curious, "Levian sent me to fetch his sister. Which one of you is she?"With a playful glint, Melody responded, "Why don't you take a guess?"Cecil observed them both, one strikingly beautiful with a captivating figure, the other sweet. The second one seemed more like the typical girl next door.Turning to Luna, he guessed, "I'd say you're Levian's sister, right?"Caught
"That's enough. Let's all take a step back. The race is about to start," Cecil finally found an opportunity to de-escalate."We should all take our seats and enjoy the race."Luna, not wanting Melody to get into trouble on her account, stepped in and gently pulled at her sleeve, "Mel, it's fine. Let's head to our seats. The race is about to begin. Don't bother with them."With a firm look, Melody released Tina's hand, "Alright, let's go."Following Cecil, they made their way to their seats, ignoring the sharp, resentful glares from Tina and Sadie.Cecil had secured them prime seats in the front row.While the racers on the track were ready to spring into action, Luna's attention was focused solely on Levian.Dressed in his red and black racing attire, he radiated a mix of dynamic energy and striking allure.As the host announced the start and the intense music filled the air, the race officially kicked off.Luna had her eyes fixed on Levian, as she was utterly enamored with hi
Calling out "Levy," Luna quickly blushed, her voice barely fading before her cheeks turned a bright shade of red.Tina, observing this interaction, clenched her hands, her irritation barely concealed.Internally, she fumed, thinking Luna was putting on an act of innocence to garner attention.After a brief exchange, Levian, feeling the discomfort of his damp racing suit, decided to leave to change, "I need to change out of this. I'll be back soon."Luna understood this and encouraged him, "Sure, go ahead, Levy."Melody, sensing an opportunity, leaned in with a teasing grin, "Wow, things seem to be progressing quickly, aren't they?"Luna, slightly flustered, denied, "No... Not at all. There's no progress. Stop saying that.""But you're already on a first-name basis with him. I've always known that you're quite the charmer. I pity those who are blind to it. My brother has good taste, after all."Their playful banter continued, hinting at a hopeful romantic future for Luna.Tina
In mere moments, the two racers had rounded the outermost lap, with Luna almost catching up to Tina.The cars were neck and neck, pushing Melody to the edge of her seat with worry.Levian offered comforting words, "Relax, Ms. Bailey could still pull off a win, or at least a draw.""A tie won't satisfy Luna!"Melody knew a draw would not satisfy Luna's competitive spirit. Luna, usually so gentle and agreeable, was a tenacious fighter.In retrospect, she wished she had let Luna confront Tina sooner.The sunlight cast a glow on Luna's face, her focused look conveying a touch of determination. She remained cool and had her wits about, assessing the track ahead.With the finish line in sight and a turn just past the upcoming barrier, Luna saw her chance. She slammed on the brakes and executed a flawless drift.In an exhilarating burst of speed, she rocketed toward the finish line, leaving Tina in the dust!A sharp whistle signaled the race's end.Cecil announced the results, flag
Amelia quickly left the hospital room and followed Christopher silently. Only when he felt something unusual and turned around did he realize a young girl was trailing him, a familiar one at that.Upon seeing Christopher, Amelia's face lit up with joy, and she greeted him warmly, "Hello, Uncle Chris."Christopher was equally pleased to see her. Aware that Melody would not let a child wander alone in a hospital, it meant Melody had to be around too.He crouched to her level and asked, "Amy, what brings you here?"Amelia explained with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Mel is busy packing up, and there was no one to play with me. So I thought I'd explore a bit. The smell of disinfectant in the room is really strong, you know."She then added with a sigh, "And it smells the same out here!"Her candidness made Christopher smile with amusement and relief.Gently holding her hand, he advised, "Little ones shouldn't roam around by themselves. Let me take you back."Amelia trusted him and di
Upon returning home, Melody personally examined Linette's health, confirming her well-being, which brought her peace of mind.Feeling both touched and a bit helpless, Linette remarked, "You know, I'm not so delicate. You've been wrapped up in your work. Try not to worry about me so much."Melody, showing her concern, replied, "How can I not worry? Recovering from bone injuries takes time. You should just rest and avoid going out. I'm going to have Simon prepare some bone broth for you."She then called for a maid, instructing, "Please fetch Simon. I need to talk about Grandma's diet with him."The maid informed her, "Miss, weren't you aware? Mr. Thatcher had an urgent family matter, and he had to leave for a few days."Melody, preoccupied with work and Linette's hospital stay, had not noticed the butler's departure.After pondering for a moment, she said, "Alright, that's fine. You can go now."Linette tried to reassure her, "See, I don't really need it. The doctor has given me
Was that Christopher? And the one following closely behind him was Luke.Luke, ever the initiator of friendly interactions, said warmly, "Quite the coincidence to see you here, Ms. Nolan."Melody acknowledged him with a slight nod.Christopher, curious, asked her, "Heading somewhere?""I'm on my way to Pharma Paradise Factory," Melody answered, her focus still partly on the car issue.Christopher, eager to help, suggested, "I'm headed there too. I can give you a ride."Melody was reluctant to owe anyone anything, despite it being a minor favor. She declined, "Thanks, but I'll manage."Her courteous yet distant attitude left Christopher feeling a bit frustrated.Luke, noticing this, shook his head subtly and intervened, "Ms. Nolan, you've been repairing this for some time. The car seems tricky to fix. Why not let someone else handle it? Along our journey, we can drop you off. It'll be quicker."Jenson, typically not one to interfere in Melody's personal dealings, checked his wa
"Hey, there's no need for formalities between us," Alec said."I must admit, this pill has stumped me," he sighed, and he waved his hand dismissively. "Today is a critical stage in the experiment, but despite trying many different combinations, I can't find the right one. I'm at a loss as to what's going wrong."Melody twirled the pill in her hand and suggested thoughtfully, "Have you considered that perhaps the issue isn't with your method? Maybe it's lacking an ingredient?"Alec had never thought of this possibility before."Really? This formula was years in the making. Any insights you have would be welcome.""The formula is top-notch, with premium, well-chosen ingredients to ease the liver and balance bodily systems," Melody noted. "But the cool, spicy qualities of peppermint might be holding back its full effectiveness."She continued, "Adding crushed Appeo Stalk could amplify its properties, ensuring the pill's success."Alec nodded vigorously in agreement with her reaso