The atmosphere grew tense. Joe stepped in to break the awkwardness.


    "Sir, how about I go get the car? You should head back with Mrs. Nichols. She''s been waiting here throughout your whole surgery."


    "Yeah, go get the car."


    "I''m not going with you."


    Joe advised her just in time, "Madam, the press is waiting outside. If you don''t leave with us now, the tabloids might spin some nasty rumors."C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org.


    Debra thought about the situation. Now that she had just gotten back together with Juan. If she left alone, it would give rise to gossip. "Let''s go together then."


    Without further argument, the three of them got into the car. As they pulled out of the parking lot, a swarm of


    reporters rushed forward, cameras shing and questions flying.


    ""Lose them."


    "Yes, sir."


    Joe quickly elerated the car. Within moments, they had sped past the crowd, leaving the reporters behind in the dust.


    "Sir, I believe Mrs. Nichols Sr. is still at the house."


    "I already told her to leave."


    "She might not want to go."


    It was no secret that Melody had no intention of making space for Debra. After everything that had happened, Melody''s hatred for Debra had only deepened. Debra chimed in, "It''s fine. If she doesn''t move out, it just gives me more of a reason to not stay in the house."


    She and Juan had already agreed to divorce. In a few days, the papers would be finalized, and living together would no longer be an issue. Juan''s eyes dimmed.


    As soon as they were back home, Melody rushed toward Juan and examined his injury.


    "Juan, how are you feeling now?"


    "I''m fine, Grandma,"


    Juan pulled his arm back from her touch, his movements cold and distant. The abruptness of his gesture Heft Melody momentarily stunned.


    Debra stepped forward and stood beside Juan. Looking at Melody, she said, "Grandma, Juan''s injuries are


    serious, and he needs proper rest. We''ll be heading upstairs now."


    Only then did Melody seem to notice that Debra had returned with Juan. Her face twisted with the memories of the Vargas family''s visit earlier that day came rushing back. anger as


    Debra tilted her head and said, "What''s with the face, grandma? You look like you''re not happy to see me back."


    Melody scoffed, "How could I not be happy to see someone as capable as you?"


    Juan frowned. "Debra waited for hours while I was in surgery. She''s exhausted too. Sophie will help your pack your things. You''ll be morefortable staying at your own ce."


    Melody''s expression changed to one of hurt and disbelief. "Are you really going to send me away? Just now, the Vargas family barged in, demanding money. They said you were the one who gave them the evidence. I raised you from when you were a baby. How could you do this to me?"


    Her voice cracked with emotion, tears brimming in her eyes as though she were the victim of some cruel injustice.


    Juan had heard this kind of emotional maniption countless times before. His voice was steady, but there was an underlying firmness to it. Grandma, you ruined Hester''s chastity. It''s only fair youpensate her for that. I won''t be involved in this matter."