Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker
Chapter 33

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Chapter 33

Astrid couldn’t stand Melody, but she hid it well, giving Melady a gentle pat on the back and saying, “Melody, help your grandmother upstairs.”

Melody smiled and nodded. She was fully aware of Astrid’s displeasure. However, knowing that she had irritated Astrid, who had tormented her in the past life, gave her immense satisfaction.

So, she displayed a radiant smile, which, given her face covered in terrifying red spots, caused Astrid’s stomach to churn and nearly made her feel sick. Astrid did her best to lead the way while struggling to suppress her nausea.

Just then, Yolanda couldn’t help but speak up, “Maria, can Mabel go along, too? Meeting new people may lift Mrs. Swanson’s spirits. Besides, Mabel is delightful. Mrs. Swanson will like her.”

Before Yolanda could finish, Maria firmly rejected the idea. “No need. You two wait for me in the car.”

Her tone was resolute, and Yolanda couldn’t even argue with her.

Yolanda turned pale, shocked that Maria didn’t even consider it for a second before refusing her.

She felt a surge of rage and resentment but kept it in check, knowing she had to manage her temper.

She held Mabel back, who was about to argue, and said, “We’ll wait for you in the car. Take your time and be careful on the stairs.”

Her gracious attitude earned a softening expression from Maria, who nodded and called Melody to follow As

Astrid.

As Melody supported Maria and followed Astrid, she couldn’t help but observe Yolanda,

She knew that Yolanda had played a big role in shaping Mabel into a clever person. Now she realized that Yolanda was even better than she had thought, able to adapt and say the right things at the right times. Taking her down would be a really tough job.

But Melody wasn’t afraid. Having died once, she had nothing left to fear.

She refocused and helped Maria into the elevator,

The Swanson family mansion, a three–story villa, had two elevators. One was made specifically for Ulric’s mobility needs. As Melody and the others hopped into one elevator, Ulric came out from the other, just narrowly missing each other.

Back in the hall, Mabel grumbled, “Mom, why did you give in so easily? I also want to meet Mrs. Swanson. Melody is so ugly. She might give Mrs. Swanson a heart attack.”

“Shut up! Have you forgotten what I told you?” Yolanda’s face darkened, angered by Mabel’s ignorance. “When will you grow up?”

Yolanda was really frustrated because she had spoiled Mabel too much, which made her completely clueless about social stuff She used to pamper her, but now she really needed Mabel to grow up fast.

Mabel, misunderstanding Yolanda’s tough love, felt more wronged and teary–eyed. “Mom, why are you so harsh on me?” Yolanda, about to respond, was interrupted by a gentle male voice. “Miss Fox, what’s wrong? Who made you upset?” Mabel and Yolanda looked up to see a handsome man in a wheelchair approaching them–It was Ulric.