His Heiress Wife (Retika)

Elizabeth had a sneaking suspicion that Kieran's sudden outpour of affection and concern for Melody was prompted by his grandmother, Gwendolyn, who had instructed him to do so in advance.

When Elizabeth returned to her mother's house, she made a point of asking her mother about this particular situation.She took a step forward, a grin plastered on her face as her eyes landed on Kieran.

"Kieran, you came at the right time today.I have a lot of things that I want to ask you," Elizabeth said.

Kieran glanced at her with a serene expression on his face.He did not appear to be enthusiastic as he said, "We're all family here, so no need to be polite.I'll entertain your questions later."

Elizabeth flashed a faint smile before turning to face Melody.Her once warm and pleasant eyes instantly became cold the moment her gaze fell on Melody.

Elizabeth was visibly unhappy to see Melody, but she acted like a loving and affectionate mother in order to keep up appearances.

"My daughter has been giving me a hard time ever since.As you know, she didn't grow up under my care.She lived in the countryside for several years, and she also learned self-defense during her stay there.When she came back here, it was like she was looking down on everyone.No one could even tell her about it personally because they knew that she would be angry.She'll throw a temper tantrum and even have a physical confrontation with them if they say anything that she doesn't like."

Elizabeth heaved a heavy sigh and continued, "Melody's behavior really gives me a headache.I wanted to ask you for a favor, Kieran.I heard that being in the military would help straighten out my daughter's crooked behavior.I am planning on sending her in and letting her stay for a few years."

"I have heard of several news about parents complaining how their sons can't control their urge to get into a fight.This is just my opinion, but I believe that even if a child is homeschooled, their violent tendencies are still there.The previous efforts could be considered to be in vain then."

"I have a friend who is a mother of two sons.She once told me that they couldn't control their eldest son anymore, so they sent him off for mandatory military service for a two-year term so that he could learn to manage his unconventional ideals and control his impulses."

"Parents only want what's best for their children, but still, there are some boys who are stubborn and they refuse to be disciplined," Elizabeth muttered worriedly.

She continued, "It is not easy for me to ask you for a favor, Kieran.I never even planned on considering sending Melody off for military service since she's still young and I've never heard of a girl being a part of the military."

The people around them heard everything that Elizabeth had said.It seemed like they had gained a new understanding of who Melody Sullivan was in the family.

Melody was a unique presence in the room because she was the focus of the conversation.

She couldn't care less, so she just sat on the chair tiredly, letting them talk however they liked.

'So this is how things are going to be, huh? Establishing a position of authority is the first move.Now, they plan to send me away so that I won't be a nuisance to them.How cunning"

Melody pondered to herself.

It was known that absolute obedience and compliance were the most necessary factors when serving in the military.

It was well understood that once one had enlisted for mandatory military service, it would be impossible to get out of it.

mind about sending Melody off, even if the Callahan family banded together with Kieran’s military authority, their combined efforts would most likely still fall short of Elizabeth's

thought that maybe Melody hadn't

hold herself in and said, "Wait a minute! Why don't we think things through first? Are you certain that you want to send her off to the military? That won't do.Little Melody already has her hands full in studying.She is also busy preparing for the college entrance exam in a

Melody's results were.She was just concerned about Melody’s situation if she were

heard about Sarah's remarks, they all looked at

to be shaken by

like this when she has only spent a brief period of time with Melody since her return.Until recently, she was able

so, she turned to look at

desperation could

this! If this continues, I'm afraid that my child's future

see how sorrowful and desperate

called out in front of everyone.She was aware that her mother disliked her, but she had not anticipated that her mother would

quite

what Elizabeth had said, she glared at her with a

eyes looked

completely unaware that the aura around them had suddenly

and profound.He had the attitude of an elder who was about to educate and

studying.How are your studies going for you? Have you experienced

her eyebrows and looked

interrupted her before she could have the chance to reply and

has no way of getting used to class.She dozes off in every class period! It's like she doesn’t care about studying.She uses the school bell as an alarm clock since that is the only time she wakes up.She's already up and out of the door, heading

family that Reagan was

for Melody to be sent off to the military so that she would be away from

how they were before, and she would also be regarded as the first and eldest granddaughter of

mockery could be heard in

harmless as an animal could possibly be, and she had a smile on her

including all of their friends and other relatives, kept looking at Melody with ridicule in their eyes, as

couldn't even hide the

as to snicker and

in her chair, she rested her elbow on the armrest and cupped

eyebrows furrowed slightly as she observed Reagan's performance, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly, flashing

voice was deep and gruff, but he did not come off as intimidating.If one listened closely, there appeared to be

so? Melody, is everything that your sister