Melody Strikes Back by Myra Walker

“My granddaughter is being bullied right at our doorstep. How can I not step in?” Maria’s tone was full of partiality 

Hattie, standing behind her, gave Melody a knowing look. Melody immediately understood that Hattie had sensed something amiss and deliberately went to fetch reinforcements. 

Even without Maria’s intervention, Melody had her ways to deal with Hannah and Ryan. 

But with Maria present, Melody could now enjoy the show. 

Maria frowned and coldly looked at Hannah “Why so silent? Go ahead, and tell me how you plan to deal with Melody,” 

Hannah’s face showed a bit of embarrassment, but she quickly composed herself. 

Hannah couldn’t believe that Maria would side with her country–bumpkin granddaughter over family relations 

Emboldened by this thought. Hannah retaliated, “Mrs. Maria, it’s all a misunderstanding I was just angry and spouted nonsense. But honestly, Melody is so ill–mannered! 1, an elder, am sitting here, and she didn’t even greet me before walking away. Worse still she complained about Ryan over some trivial matter to his boss, getting him fired! We’re family, yet she disregards our relationship. In’t she the one at fault here?” 

“Ill–mannered?” Maria snorted, “Melody has been under my care since she came back. Are you suggesting I failed to teach her properly“” 

Hannah was taken aback. She hadn’t expected that Maria herself had been looking after Melody 

“Hasn’t Yolanda said Maria is gravely ill?‘ she wondered. 

Realizing her blunder, Hannals quickly backtracked. “Slip of the tongue, Mrs. Maria. Em not well–educated, and sometimes words just slip out. But I’m not wrong about Ryan Melody was relentless ever a minor issue, leading to Ryan’s dismissal. Isn’t that inappropriate Don’t you think so?” 

Mabel was about to support Hannah but hesitated, considering her recenst streak of mistakes, 

She looked to Yolanda for guidance, who subtly shook her head, signaling Mabel to remain silent. 

Hannali, noticing the lack of support from Yolanda and Mabel, grew more agitated. “Yolanda, didn’t you say earlier that Melody’s actions were wrong! 

Yolanda smiled slightly, her words perfectly calculated. “From what you’re side of the story, right Mrs Maria, what do you think?” 

does seem like Melody’s fault, but we can’t just listen to one 

Maria’s gaze softened as she looked at Yolanda, then turned to Melody, “Melody, tell us what happened.” 

Without wasting words, Melody connected lier phone to the living room TV. 

Ryan instinctively tried to stop her, but it was too late. 

The TV screen displayed clear footage of Ryan going to the surveillance room to turn off the cameras, rummaging through Melody’s cabinet, and then trying to defame her when caught. 

The recordings were complete, with both video and audio. Ryan was instantly rendered speechless, wishing he could disappear into the ground. 

Hannah’s face darkened, but her shamelessness from years of low life made her persist. “It’s like I said, and so what? It wasn’t a big deal, but Melody blew it out of proportion. If she hadn’t made such a fuss, none of this would have happened! 

“Enough!” Maria slapped the armrest of her wheelchair forcefully, her face dark with anger. 

Hannah jumped, her body trembling as she tried to speak “Mrs. Maria, L… 

“Don’t say another word!” Maria cut her off, her tone icy. “We gave Ryan a job, and instead of being grateful, he tries to defame Melody. Now you’re blaming us for your own wrongdoing? Have you no shame”“ 

Hannah hadn’t expected Maria to be so furious and was taken aback. “Mrs. Maria, we just… 

“Shut up! I don’t want to hear another word from you ungrateful people! From now on, your family has no ties with the Fox family. Whatever huppens to you, we won’t care.” Maria decisively severed all ties with Ryan’s family and instructed the butler to forcibly remove them from the premises. 

Not only that, but Maria also had the butler throw out the gifts Hannah and Ryan had brought. 

Hannah was left fuming at the door, stomping her feet in frustration. 

“Fine! You guys don’t know what’s good for you. You’ll regret this later! If you won’t let Ryan go back to work, we don’t need your pity! Let me tell you. When our family makes it big you’ll be sorry!” 

Ryan stood nearby, feeling utterly embarrassed. “Mom, please stop!” 

“Don’t worry, Ryan. You’re the only college graduate from our village. Their small–minded ways don’t matter to us! Come on. Let’s go. Tomorrow. you’ll find an even better job and show them” 

Hannah pulled Ryan away, leaving him feeling utterly hopeless. He regretted bringing his mother along today. 

Without the Fox family’s support, how was a small–town guy like him with poor academic qualifications supposed to make it in the vast city of Silverlake! 

His life was completely ruined. 

Meanwhile, in the living room, Maria had just scolded Hannah and Ryan harshly. Now, she felt weak and sweary 

Seeing this, Melody quickly asked Hattie to escom Maria back to her room. 

As they headed toward the backyard. Melody caught a glimpse of Mabel, sensing that she was holding back her emotions 

‘In my previous life, Mabel hasn’t matured this quickly. However, after rebirth, I taught Mabel many lessons in succession, causing her growth to accelerate. If Mabel becomes another Yolanda, it will only complicate matters further. I must think of a way to raise my status in Russell’s heart. I could not wait for Mabel to become smanter. Otherwise, it will only make Russell value Mabel more and make revenge more and more difficult. Melody determined inwardly. 

Melody pondered her thoughts. Yolanda signaled to Mabell with her eyes that it was time to discuss the banquet NôvelDrama.Org owns this.

Mabel understood immediately, putting on a smile as she approached Melody. “Hey, Melody” 

She smiled and spoke up. “We never expected Hannah to be so unreasonable. It was clearly Ryan’s fault, yet she acts like we owe him everything. Thank goodness we’re not blinded by her.” 

Mabel’s sudden change in attitude made Melody suspicious 

“What is she up to do” she wondered. 

Melody maintained her composure, returning 

the 

smile and saying, “Yeah, we should probably keep our distance from Ryan’s family in the future 

Mabel nodded repeatedly, then added, “What happened just now made me realize something. Only family can be trusted. So, I want to apologize for my previous actions and hope we can get along better from now on.”