Chapter 59 Melody is a Doctor

Melody was a little surprised to hear the familiar name, though she soon lowered her head to take a sip of the tea.

It was good tea—sweet, refreshing, and having an aftertaste that lingered in the mouth. One could feel their throat being nourished with just a sip.

After a moment, she put down the teacup and asked quietly, "Mr. Bailey, would you trust me to check your father's pulse?"

Everyone who had been trying to dissuade Harlan from drinking were left stunned.

Floyd and Una were looking at each other in surprise, while Luna was gaping at Melody in disbelief. "You have medical knowledge, Mel?"

She knew that Melody had plenty of interests, but medicine was not one of them.

Melody did not explain and simply smiled. "I know just a thing or two. But I'm willing to help Mr. Harlan if you don't mind."

"Oh, why would I mind?" Harlan exclaimed, agreeing to it with a smack on the table. "You're just checking my pulse—go on, Melody. See if I'm allowed to drink!"

He was never going to