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Chapter 101
Chapter 101
Chapter 101
Chapter 101 I Don’t Want a Simple Thank-You
Melinda, however, picked up a fork leisurely. “It’s okay; it didn’t get dirty, anyway. We have to be frugal these days. Besides, he went through all the trouble to get this for me. After saying that, she finished the cake as if it were no big deal.
Gael made a mug of hot milk for her. He couldn’t quite put his emotions into words.
After Melinda went upstairs, Sherry came out from the children’s room, informing her that the children had already fallen asleep.
Just then, Stanley’s phone lit up, displaying a notification of a new message from Gael.
‘Mr. Fox, Madam had picked up the cake you tossed into the trash can and finished it.”
Stanley felt a prickling sensation in his eyes upon seeing the message.
A while later, he put down his phone and closed his eyes. He was surprised to find there was a dull ache in his heart.
However, he refused to talk to Melinda, as he was still mad at her for taking Mervin in that night.
Melinda returned to the master bedroom, only to see Stanley lying down with his eyes closed. She lifted the cover slightly and crawled into bed quietly, fearing that she might wake him up.
It was dark outside, and the cool night fog drifted into the room. She felt a little lost, not knowing what to do at the moment.
“Do you love me?”
She was shocked upon hearing the sudden words, and an unfamiliar feeling rose in her heart. A few seconds later, she turned to look at the man beside her.
However, he was simply lying there peacefully with his eyes closed; it was as if he had never asked. any questions.
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Though, her hesitation itself was a reply to his question in Stanley’s eyes.
“Did you… just ask me something?” Melinda stared at him, her heart racing.
However, he seemed to be fast asleep. His thin lips were slightly pursed, and his breaths were
even.
The night sky darkened further as time went by..
Melinda lay by his side, thinking about it for a long while. She wasn’t that old just yet, so she couldn’t have been hearing things.
He must have asked that question just now! she thought.
When she opened her eyes the next morning, Stanley was not around anymore.
Melinda couldn’t help but wonder, Such a situation rarely happened in the past. Is he still mad at me?
She removed the cover and got out of bed before heading toward the window. Oh, the car is still in the yard.
So, she quickly changed her clothes and hurried downstairs, but by the time she turned a corner at the staircase, the car she saw parking in the yard was no longer there.
She stopped in her tracks, gripping the railing and staring at the empty lawn in a daze.
“Good morning, Madam.” Gael bowed respectfully.
Melinda snapped back to her senses the instant she heard the greeting. “Good morning.” It was only then that she continued walking. She had no idea why she would feel anxious seeing Stanley angry, and it felt like countless ants were crawling all over her body.
Because of that, Melinda wasn’t even in the mood for breakfast.
“Mommy, what’s wrong? Are you sad?” Samuel asked straightforwardly.
“Mommy, did you and Daddy get into a fight?” Pamela’s question added insult to injury.
Melinda looked up and answered sternly, “No, we didn’t. Now, finish up your breakfast and go to
school!”
Afterward, she left the house at 10.00AM.
She decided to bake a cake for Stanley as an apology, so she went out to purchase the ingredients.
Though, her thoughts still lingered on what happened last night.
Do you love me?Those words I thought I heard last night. Did he really ask me that? Or was I just hearing things?
Just as Melinda was about to enter the bakery, a hand rested on her shoulder.
She paused her footsteps and turned around. “Mervin?” She was dumbfounded at the sight of the man before her.
Mervin was wearing casual clothes and white sneakers, and a basketball was spinning on his index. finger. There were tiny beads of sweat on his forehead, and bits of his bangs touched the tip of his nose, making him look rather handsome.
“Hey, long time no see!” He took the initiative and greeted with gleaming jet-black eyes.
Melinda glanced at the basketball court nearby before looking back at him. “Long time no see.
Thanks for helping me teach the children. Jaxon told me all about it.”
“How are you going to thank me?” His tone was casual as he asked straightforwardly, “I stayed there for ten days. You’re not planning to dismiss me with just a simple thank-you, are you?”
Just then, Melinda recalled Stanley’s words and felt conflicted.
Mervin, however, reached out and poked her forehead. “What are you spacing out for? Are you scared that I might eat you up?”
Unlike his usual self, he was smiling innocently, looking like a big boy radiating with light. It was rare for him to be in such a good mood.
“Just treat me to a meal as thanks!” he said straight away, glancing around them. “I know a nice restaurant over there. It has nice decor, and the food is not too expensive either. What do you think?”
Since he was already giving suggestions and had indeed helped her out a lot, Melinda figured she had no reason to decline.
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