Melody swiftly summoned a doctor to assess Christopher's condition.Following a comprehensive check-up, the doctor gently informed her, "All of his vital signs seem normal, but there's no indication of him regaining consciousness. Ms. Nolan, could you have been mistaken?"Melody, confident in what she observed, assured, "No, I wasn't mistaken."The doctor exhaled a sigh, acknowledging her certainty."I'll take a look at him."She retrieved a set of silver needles she always carried and carefully inserted one into an acupuncture point on his wrist.The needle entered his skin smoothly. Soon, his wrist was almost fully covered in silver needles.The doctor looked on, bewildered. He pondered whether this was an attempt to rouse the patient. In cases of vegetative states, the patient's brain often loses all consciousness, unable to perceive anything internally or externally.As the doctor was about to mention the futility of her actions, he noticed that Melody was deep in her con
Melody grabbed a wet towel. She vigorously wiped Christopher's face, even as it left red marks on his skin.He was enthralled by her soft whispers before experiencing a searing pain on his face that felt like someone was scraping off his skin.Realizing that his ruse had been discovered, he raised his numb hand to seize Melody's wrist, which caused havoc on his face.His eyes abruptly opened.The sudden exposure to light blinded him temporarily. He closed his eyes for a moment to adjust before opening them again."Do you enjoy pretending to be in a coma? Is it fun to fool me? Don't you realize…" how much I worried about you.Melody restrained herself from saying the words that were on the tip of her tongue."I just woke up," Christopher's voice rasped, laden with a mix of hoarseness and subtle resentment."Stop lying to me! You don't appear to have just woken up," Melody challenged his pretense.Taking in her lively expression, Christopher allowed a small smile and replied soo
"I've been lying in bed for too long, my legs felt stiff."Christopher remarked, casting a side glance at the person next to him, his eyes gleaming with a faint smile."You've been taking care of me for quite a while. How about we go for a walk?" he suggested.Sensing his underlying motive, Melody kept her face expressionless and retorted coldly, "If walking is difficult for you, you should stay in your room and rest.""I need some fresh air, or I’ll feel like I’m wasting away here," Christopher complained, looking somewhat dejected."If a walk is what you need, I can ask a nurse to accompany you," Melody said nonchalantly, giving a quick look at Jasmine, who was standing not far off.After saying this, she released his hand and walked away.When she let go, Christopher nearly fell because his legs were still weak.As Melody walked off, he grumbled to himself about her heartlessness.Biting his lip in determination, Christopher bore the pain in his knees and followed her.Hea
As the tension grew, Philip changed the subject, saying, "Mel, they haven't found the kidnapper yet. You need to be careful for now. I'm worried that those criminals will strike again."He was unsure whether Cyril might target Melody again. However, he could not reveal that the mastermind might be his father. Therefore, subtly reminding her was all he could do."I'm here." Before Melody could reply, Christopher quickly interjected, "And I won't allow anyone to harm her."Her eyes flickered as she listened to his commanding tone. She nodded toward Philip, agreeing, "Alright, I'll stay alert."Melody's phone rang, and Isaiah's name was displayed on the screen.She picked up the call swiftly."Help! Ms. Nolan!"Melody tensed up when she heard his cry for help, wondering if the mastermind behind the scenes had struck."What's wrong?"Isaiah's tone was fraught with distress and despair, he pleaded, "I can't take Mr. Carter's interrogation any longer. Ms. Nolan, perhaps it's best yo
Melody experienced a sudden shiver, as if her fears were coming true.She turned and approached Linette with a charming smile, tenderly taking her grandmother's hand and affectionately addressing her, "Grandma."A smile could appease anyone angry, but Melody kept smiling in the hopes that her grandmother would stop being mad at her.Linette's heart softened when she saw Melody's sweet reaction, and she could not remain upset at her.Sighing resignedly, she lovingly caressed Melody and her hand in a slightly reproachful tone. "You told your brothers about it, but not your grandma? Do you think I'm too old to be of help?"Melody quickly reassured her, "How can you say that? In my heart, you're always young."She quickly complimented her, attempting to calm her down.Resting her head on Linette's shoulder, Melody spoke softly and coquettishly, "I can handle this situation. I just didn't want to cause unnecessary worry. Don't overthink things."Her voice was intentionally gentle
Melody chuckled suddenly, realizing Christopher's true intentions behind his questioning.Andrew and Levian, playing the role of protective brothers, advised Melody."Let's not get distracted by phones during dinner. Set aside work and handle it afterward.""Right, let's concentrate on our meal."Since Melody did not plan on responding to Christopher's message anyway, she locked her phone screen and put it to one side."It's just some spam, nothing work-related," she said with a smile.…At the hospital, Christopher sneezed suddenly.He also coughed lightly, but it did not distract him from eagerly wanting to look at his chat page with Melody, still excitedly awaiting her response.He squinted his eyes, suspecting that Melody's delayed response might be because she was having dinner with Philip.…Back at Nolan Manor, dinner had concluded.Levian suggested to Melody with a smile, "Why don't you walk Philip out?"He held out hope that Philip and Melody would be together whi
Christopher began the conversation with an accusation."You mentioned earlier today that your injury was minor, right?" Melody responded, her voice flat and devoid of emotion."Muscle and bone injuries take a long time to heal. I downplayed it, so you wouldn't feel guilty," Christopher replied, his tone laced with bitterness.At that moment, Christopher was lounging on the sofa, legs crossed casually.Hearing Melody's voice seemed to ease the frustration that had been building up in him all afternoon, and he smiled contentedly.He frowned and feigned a hiss of pain, pretending to be in discomfort."The wound is hurting again," he exaggerated.Knowing Christopher well, Melody saw through his act easily. She responded with a hint of sarcasm, "If you're really in pain, why not get it checked by a doctor instead of calling me?"After a moment of silence, Christopher's voice came back, indignant, "That's not a fair thing to say. I was injured because of you. Who else do I turn to?"
Albert cast a glance at his brother, who was steadily sipping his drink. He kept his thoughts to himself, choosing not to involve himself further in the conversation.The bright lights intertwined to form eerie bands that reflected off the diverse expressions of their faces.…As a new day dawned, the sun shone brightly.Following breakfast, Linette encouraged everyone to pay a visit to Christopher in the hospital."I had soup prepared early today. Mel, take this to Chris later, so he can regain his strength," Linette said, handing a thermos to Melody."Grandma, it would be better if my brothers went to see Christopher. I don't think I should go," Melody suggested, somewhat hesitantly.She was worried that the rogue would cling to her in the hospital."No, you need to go as well. It's important to show your gratitude," Linette stated firmly.She was well aware of Levian and Andrew's overly protective tendencies. If they were the only ones visiting Christopher, who knew what th