Debra casually steered the conversation towards the topic of married couples, and as anticipated, Leah''s expression turned somber.


    "Now, somehow, the mistress bes Miss ir, and here I am, forced to meet them," Debra remarked, her voiceced with disdain as she referred to Shelia.


    Leah was aware of the tension between Debra and Shelia and had felt ufortable witnessing Shelia, with her prominent baby bump, appearing in front of Melody.


    Leah frowned, her voice dropping to a whisper. "The Nichols family, really! How could they allow a mistress to waltz into their home like this? They don''t want a divorce, yet they openly parade her around. It''s disgraceful." Knowing Leah''s attitude, Debra said, "They sent me this invitation. If it weren''t for the chance to see you again, I wouldn''t have bothered toe."


    Leah patted her hand reassuringly. "Let''s meet privately and avoid thesemercial events."


    Debra agreed with a smile, "Good."


    A maid approached them, her voice polite yet firm. "Ms. Frazier, the olddy would like to see you."


    Leah frowned, waving a dismissive hand. "I still have much to discuss with Ms. Frazier. Tell Melody that Debra will join herter. Debra is staying with me for a while longer."


    The maid, not daring to argue, ryed the message as instructed. Debra offered a slight smile and continued her conversation with Leah, her eyes asionally ncing towards Melody and Shelia.


    She noticed Melody''s displeased expression, while Shelia was quietly consoling her.


    Debra hadn''t expected Melody to ept Shelia so readily, given her previous quarrel with Den. Knowing her character, Melody


    wouldn''t have allowed Shelia to


    attend this event unless Shelia had shown weakness and begged for forgiveness, using her pregnancy as leverage.


    However, the absence of both Den and Edgar was unexpected. Debra couldn''t help but wonder what was keeping them.


    Suddenly, Melody''s voice echoed through the room,manding everyone''s attention. "Ladies and gentlemen, today we invited you not only to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Riley''s new products but also to announce my future


    granddaughter-inw."ibe


    She took Shelia''s hand, her voice filled with pride. "Miss ir will be Mrs. Nichols."


    Shelia blushed, her face radiant with happiness. Debra, however, couldn''t help but furrow her brow.


    Melody''s decision was baffling. After her previous sh with Den, it was surprising enough for Shelia to be even present. But for Melody to officially announce Shelia as part of the Nichols family was inexplicable.


    Leah, noticing Debra''s difort, leaned in tofort her. "Debra, don''t be upset. This means you can finally get a divorce."


    Debra managed a forced smile, her mind racing with questions, and the guests started to whisper among themselves.Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    "But isn''t Mr. Nichols still married? How can they announce a new Mrs. Nichols already?"


    "She''s pregnant and from the ir family. Of course, they need to give her a title."


    "Haven''t you heard? Miss ir threatened tomit suicide, so Den had no choice but to negotiate the marriage. I heard he even prepared a valuable gift."