Still Loving You Nonetheless

Chapter 27

Meredith unconsciously touched her face. She thought to herself that if she was a man, she would have lost interest in herself too… “Merelyn, come over to my office.” Meredith entered Miss Josie’s office.

“I’ve arranged two performances for you tonight.” Miss Josie patted her shoulders and reminded her, “Since you won’t be able to quit this job, you should be careful as to not offend these rich people.” “I understand, Miss Josie.” “Merelyn, there’s something that I need to talk to you about.” Miss Josie suddenly sounded serious. “I know that you need money urgently, but as a lady, and…” Miss Josie pointed to her face and went on, “A lady with scars on her face, how are you supposed to earn more in a short period of time?” “Miss Josie, I’ll do my best.”

“What I’m trying to say is, though one’s dignity is important, there are times when our dignity is not valuable. Compared to your daughter’s life…dignity is worthless. Do you understand what I’m trying to tell you?”

“I do.”

that she should spend a night

could not afford to offend

Miss Josie’s office, Meredith sat down in the dressing room and

how perfect her make-up was, her scarred face still looked horrifying. Not able to stand looking at herself for any longer, Meredith hurriedly put on the butterfly

an international classic song. The melodic sounds

in front of the piano. She looked especially stunning. Mister Leon could not peel his eyes off

had not heard Leon, Josiah had his eyes glued

Meredith’s piano skills had improved throughout the years. Josiah furrowed his brows suddenly at the thought of how Meredith was selling herself in the nightclub for the sake of money. “Of course,” replied Josiah before leaving the room. soon as Meredith walked down from the stage, Linda welcomed her with a look of disdain on her face as she said, “Mister Leon said to