It was only then Helen began to pay attention to Melody, but it was already too late.
Melody got up from the sofa and walked to stand in front of the three of them.
"Mom, Dad, besides explaining my situation with Wendy today, I came back to tell you that I'm getting married."
"Melody, marriage is a big deal! How could you make such a decision without discussing it with us? Do you still regard your parents with any respect?" asked Wendy, seizing the opportunity to stir up trouble again.
Her casual remarks immediately ignited Ethan and Helen's anger.
Helen stood up, took a few steps forward, and slapped Melody.
"Who gave you permission to get married? Who are you marrying? Did you even ask for our opinion? Don't tell me you've become a mistress and ruined someone else's family!"
her throbbing cheek and turned to
I haven't been involved in any homewrecking! Marriage is my own business. It's a matter of personal choice, and I don't need to ask anyone else for their
her efforts toward pleasing Wendy in order to win Ethan's favor. In the end, she neglected
who had been silent with a serious expression, finally asked her, "Melody,
to him and said, "You don't know him. After we get married, I'll find a time
if she were a good sister genuinely afraid that her
reminded Helen of something. She
won't allow you to go find some
not involved with an older man! If
Melody was truly exhausted.
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