Reborn To Remarry My Ex Husband (Melody and Edward) novel Chapter 448

Chapter 448 You've Never Truly Cared for Me as Your Granddaughter
For a moment, Melody felt a wave of disorientation.

Arnold's familiar, concerned voice for Suzanna echoed in her ears, and she couldn't help but reflect.

So, people could wear such vastly different faces.

Melody raised a hand to her forehead, steadying herself as her resolve solidified even further.

When Arnold stepped forward, extending a frail hand for her to hold, Melody didn't hesitate—she swatted it away with force.

"Arnold, ask yourself honestly—do you truly care about me?

"If you do, then tell me! Where were you all these years when I was being wronged?

"I know that you were ill and living in a rehabilitation center. I won't deny that.

"But being ill isn't the same as being dead. When I was forced to marry into the Moore family as Suzanna's replacement, are you really going to claim you had no idea?"

Melody's voice was sharp, her words slicing through the air with clarity and precision.

Arnold froze, momentarily speechless.

He … he had indeed weighed the pros and cons at the time and tacitly allowed Melody to marry into the Moore family in Suzanna's place. It had been the best option to protect the Shield family's interests and avoid harm to anyone else.

He had assumed Melody hadn't noticed, that she was unaware of his silent approval.

But now, it was clear—she had known all along.

"Mel, let me explain—"

Arnold's mind raced, desperately trying to piece together a response. He had come here in a hurry, his sole focus on gaining control over Suzanna's punishment.

What he hadn't anticipated was that his arrival would only make Melody more determined to sever ties with the Shield family.

No … he couldn't allow that.

Not even his personal intervention could fail to keep Melody tethered to the Shield family.

The mere thought of losing control over her made Arnold's face pale.

His heart pounded erratically, frustration clawing at him from within.

Melody was slipping further and further out of his grasp.

And now that Tyrell was back ...