"I'll repay every penny you've spent on me. As for the marriage, I won't follow your wishes."

Melody picked up her suitcase and turned to leave.

"Melody, stop right there!" Helen's shout fell on deaf ears. She clutched her chest out of frustration, looking like she might faint.

"Dad, Helen, don't be angry," said Wendy in mock docility. She walked to Helen and gently held her hand. "Melody is just being stubborn. You still have me! I'll make sure to find a great husband in the future so as not to disappoint you and Dad."

"Thank goodness we still have you. Melody used to be sensible when she was younger. I don't know how she turned out like this," said a heartened Helen.

"It's because you didn't raise your daughter properly!" muttered Ethan angrily. "If she wants to leave, let her leave!"

Helen was silenced by his outburst.

residence, she let out a

prioritize her happiness and free

in the car." Edmund courteously opened the car door and took her

thanked him and settled into the

the Riveras' residence, she could not shake off the nervousness that crept in when she thought about Lucas. After all, she was about to spend the next year living with a complete stranger. At the same time, she

help but doubt her own ability to

Melody, we're here,"

mind was completely different from when she

coming year,' mused Melody. She also made a mental note to make the most of the coming year, strategically planning for

sitting on the sofa, both looking at

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