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
The car took a quick turn and soon vanished from Alec's sight.The two assistants were sitting in the front, with Luke at the wheel, and Christopher and Melody in the back.Both were in better spirits than before. One had secured the much-needed treatment for Natasha, and the other had successfully signed a contract and reconnected with an old friend.The mood in the car was significantly lighter and less awkward than on their way there.Casually, Christopher commented, "I had no idea you were adept at pill-making.""It's just a basic skill," Melody responded with a touch of detachment. "What really caught me off guard was Mr. Bolton's readiness to spend a fortune for the Enzacion pill."She considered silently how Christopher's encounter with Alec, a person of ethical conduct, was a stroke of luck. In the hands of a greedy man, Christopher could have been exploited.Christopher, on the other hand, showed little concern for the expense. Determined to find a cure for his sister,
Melody was shouting frantically, but Christopher was too far away, and there was too much noise to hear her.She hence rushed out of the car, shouting, "Watch out, Christopher!"At the same time, she locked on to the tattooed man and launched a spinning kick, sending him flying!Christopher turned right then and exclaimed, "Why did you leave the car?"Before Melody could answer, his eyes widened in horror as he cried out, "Move!"However, it was too late.Melody could hear the loud thud, just as someone struck her in the head with a wooden club from behind!Thud.She collapsed to the ground, and Christopher's pupils dilated as he cried, "Melody!"Jenson hurried to their side when he saw what happened. He whipped out his butterfly knife to keep the thugs at bay, while Christopher quickly took off his jacket and moved Melody to safety.When he returned, his eyes were red with murderous intent.The goons were all cowed in response. "Boss, I think he's going to—"The leader's h
Once they placed Melody on the bed, a nurse hooked her to an IV bottle, telling Christopher before she left, "Please press the buzzer to call us once the bottle is finished."And with that, it was just Christopher and Melody in the vast ward.Melody's eyes were closed, her hair spread around her, making her dainty face appear even smaller.Her pale cheeks and other parts of her, however, showed how weak and vulnerable she was.Christopher felt a dull aching on his chest, his heart almost breaking right then.He could not help brushing and fixing Melody's hair, noticing in surprise that she had lost weight again.He picked up her hand and could feel how skinny her palm was too.How could one so small muster such strength and courage to save him?And even though he was determined to protect her—even promising that much to his own grandfather—he was constantly letting her get hurt.Guilt, worry, and heartache… all those sensations came bundled in one, leaving Christopher stifled.