A Ruling Passion – Chapter 1738

Compared to Mrs. Lark’s words, which were as sharp as a blade, Mr. Lark’s method was much more coercive, but it was still meant to drive Melanie into a corner.

Despite it being a mess that the Larks had concocted, they were all still forcing Melanie to clean up after them in the end. After a long time had passed, Melanie picked up her phone and dialed Alejandro’s number. She had made her decision to treat it as her final repayment to the Larks for raising her. From then onwards, she would cut off all ties with them and never return to that family ever again.

When the phone call was connected, Melanie asked in a hoarse voice, “Where are you? Could you please come home for a while? I... wish to speak with you for a moment.”

Alejandro seemed to be occupied with something at that moment and was distracted. “What’s the matter? Just tell me over the phone.”

Melanie insisted as she said, “I can’t tell you over the phone. When will you be back?”