On the way to the hospital, Melody hurriedly called Byron.He picked up in no time. “Hello, Mom?”“Call the hospital for me. We were almost in an accident, and Wendy hurt her arm saving me.”Byron immediately agreed to do as she said.After she hung up, Melody called the Fullers to tell them about Wendy’s injury.The couple seemed extremely anxious to hear that their daughter was injured. They asked her which hospital she was going to and hung up.Byron moved quickly. By the time Melody arrived at the hospital with Wendy, there was already a doctor waiting for them at the door.“Mrs. Lawrence, Miss Fuller, please come with me.” The doctor glanced at Wendy’s arm and led them upstairs to an examination room.Wendy held her arm as the doctor checked it, her face pale as a sheet.When she remembered how Melody was waiting at the door, however, she felt that the injury was worth it.After all, the guilt and gratitude were written plainly all over Melody’s face.From now on, Melod

Wendy was taken aback to hear that. She then turned around to look at the door and finally noticed that Byron was there too. She quickly recalled everything she had said and done so far, heaving a sigh of relief when she confirmed that she had not said anything out of line. She said gently, "It's alright, Auntie. I only did what was right. There's no need to repay me for anything."Melody frowned. "What are you saying? Are you trying to stop me from assuaging my guilt?"Wendy wisely chose not to say anything more. Melody turned to Byron again. "If it weren't for Wendy, I wouldn't be standing here, alive and well. No matter how you cut it, our family owes her a debt now. I'm still too shaken to properly take care of her, so I'll leave Wendy to you. You have to take care of her in my stead."Everyone in the room turned to look at Byron.Byron frowned and said, "Fine."He did not want to have anything to do with Wendy, but she had just saved his mother's life. He could not refuse.

Melody and the others stayed with Wendy for a while longer.Wendy did not have much patience for Melody. She was just using the woman to get closer to Byron. Now that her goal had been achieved and Byron was in her room, she wanted nothing more than to get rid of those pesky elders. Despite her impatience, she had to keep playing the good girl.“You’re so badly hurt, Wendy. You should stay in bed for a few days and leave everything to Byron.”Melody sat by her bed and touched her shoulder encased in plaster, looking devastated.Wendy was propped up in bed, and she responded to Melody’s concern with a fake smile. “I got it. Thank you for your concern, Auntie. I’ll be careful. But…”She pretended to glance at the man standing by the door before pursuing her lips. “I’m happy enough to have Byron here with me. I can’t trouble him any more than that.”Melody finally looked back at her son. When she saw how far away he was standing, she berated him, “Why are you standing all the way ov

As though to make good on her earlier promise, Melody left as soon as she finished her lunch. "I'm a bit tired now too and I wanna get some rest back home. Byron will stay here and take care of you."She then turned around to look at Byron. "There isn't any work left to do at the office, right?"Byron nodded."Then I'll leave Wendy to you. Take care of her," Melody said. She also reminded Wendy to be careful with her injury, then she left. Since Melody had left, Magdalene and Henry did not stay for much longer. They wisely bid Wendy goodbye as well.Now, Byron and Wendy were the only ones left in the room.The atmosphere immediately became very awkward.Wendy dug her nails into her palms, feeling frustrated. Byron was distant to her before, but never to this extent. He did not spare her a glance even though she was injured. It was all because of that wench! She was the reason all of Wendy’s efforts over the years had gone to waste, the reason he was so cold to her now!A

Rosalie had no idea that her illness had left such a deep impression on the boys. For a moment, she was lost for words.Now that she thought about it, she had been the one raising the boys since they were born. She was a superhero to them, taking care of them and making sure they were safe.They had never seen her fall so ill before. It was no wonder they were terrified. Rosalie was silent for a long time before she bent down to pat their heads. She could not describe how she felt right now. "Thank you for worrying about me, sweethearts. Since you're afraid I'll catch a cold, I'll just watch you from the shore. I won't join you in the water."The boys exchanged a look and hesitated for a few seconds before nodding obediently. Rosalie smiled, comforted by their concern. She then helped them pack their things and drove them to the aquatic center.She figured they would come again often, so she registered as a member at the counter.As expected of a pool in such an affluent n