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“What’s wrong with marrying me? If it weren’t for us, could the Campos family have become the second most influential family in Canberra?” Provoked by his words, Melanie fought back with him in a fit of fury.
A hint of disgust flashed across Charlie’s eyes. He then said in a disdainful tone, “What do you mean by ‘us’? Damien is your dad, and his shares are nothing compared to Joel’s. If I knew earlier that your dad wasn’t Joel, I wouldn’t have married you in the first place.”
“You… You’re a b*stard.” Melanie grabbed a pillow and hurled it at him.
After that, Melanie slapped him across the face, and he landed on the bed. “How dare you slap me? I’ve been married to you for years, and you can’t even give birth to a child. I doubt if your body is dysfunctional because you messed around with other men out there like your scummy mom.”
“What… What did you just say?” Melanie began to tremble with anger.
“Am I wrong in saying that? A long time ago, I heard that you played around with other men and hardly returned home since you were 16. If it weren’t for the Yule family that served as your support, I wouldn’t even have married you. Look at yourself. In terms of background or beauty, you pale in comparison to Cate. No wonder Shaun dumped you. In fact, you’re the trash that I picked up from Shaun.”
The more Charlie remarked, the more furious he became. He had suppressed this concern for a long time. Hence, after telling her off, he could not be bothered to glance at her. He immediately slammed the door as he walked out.
“Stop there, Charlie Campos. I’m going to fight it out with you.” Melanie went after him, only to meet with the door slamming in her face.
Disgruntled, she burst into tears. When she was done crying, she changed her clothes and rushed to Damien’s place.
“Dad, you must save Mom.” Although Melanie, too, felt that Nicola was shameful, Nicola was still her biological mother. Moreover, Nicola treated her really well.
“Stop mentioning that b*stard,” Damien roared while he trembled with anger. “I’ve been waiting for her over the past ten years or so, until she finally got a divorce with Joel. In the end, she was still playing around with other men. She claimed that she went to meet Walter with the pretext of passing him the drug. She just wanted to sleep with him.”
“No, Dad. Mom isn’t this kind of person. There must be a misunderstanding,” Melanie explained as she shook her head.
“Enough, Melanie. I caught wind of it from other people,” Joel said exasperatedly. “When the police barged in, your mom was pulling on Walter’s shirt in the warehouse in broad daylight. During Walter’s interrogation by the police, he revealed that he has been having an affair with her for four to five years. They met each other once a month on average either in the hotel, car, or even outdoors.”
A ghastly expression washed over Melanie’s face when she heard those words.
Damien became more agitated as he continued to speak. He seemed like a wild animal that had lost control. Despite being crippled, he managed to smash everything around him. His eyes were filled with intense bitterness.
“She has always looked down on me. She despises me for being a cripple.” Damien thumped his legs. “Because of her, I even killed Sheryl, went against the entire Yule family, and took all the blame. But instead of being grateful to me, she just treated me as a tool.”
Melanie was astounded to hear that. “Dad, you… You were the one who killed Sheryl?”
Damien nodded with a complicated look in his eyes. “I was in love with your mom back then, but Joel was the one whom she was fond of. She was set on marrying him. So to please your mom, I purposely gave your grandpa and granny suggestions for framing Joel and your mom. We made them sleep together, but Joel didn’t touch your mom at all. But for the sake of getting pregnant with a Yule family’s child and marrying Joel, she asked me for help.
Melanie gulped when she came to the realization that her mother was so crazy and bold.
Damien said with a sigh, “I had a friend who worked in the World Meteorological Organization. He told me that a typhoon was forecast to hit Country T. So I deliberately called Sheryl and told her that my brother was drunk and beaten in Country T, and he kept murmuring her name. Sheryl quickly rushed there and was swept away by the typhoon that night.”
Melanie gazed at Damien with admiration. “Dad, you’re amazing. This incident was so well planned. I don’t think Cate has any idea that you’re directly related to her mom’s death.”
“Zip it. We can’t let the cat out of the bag,” Joel warned her. A moment later, he heaved a long sigh. “I have no feelings for your mom anymore. No matter how much I do for her, she’ll never love me. Besides, now that the police have incriminating evidence of her doing, there’s nothing I can do to save her this time. I’m also worried that we’ll be dragged into the mess.”
Melanie pulled herself together. “Dad, you mean…”
“About poisoning Joel, the accident he got into three years ago, and Sheryl’s death. We can’t let your mom expose these things.” Damien threw her a glance. “You don’t wish to be dragged into the mess and end up in jail, right?”
“I got it, Dad.”
Melanie shuddered.
Then, she left and headed to the police station to visit Nicola.
Nicola looked as if she had aged so much overnight that Melanie could hardly recognize her. Deep down, she began to hold Nicola with contempt. If it had not been for her doings, Charlie would not look down on her. “Mom, since you’re so old…”
“Melanie, you must save me.” Nicola was so anxious that she nearly broke down in tears.
“Mom, I’ve asked the lawyer about it. This time… You might actually end up in jail,” Melanie responded miserably, “I suppose the police will interrogate me soon. They suspect that this matter has to do with me.”
Nicola was an intelligent person, so she immediately Melanie’s message. “Don’t worry, Melanie. I’m the only one involved in this matter. You knew nothing about it. You’ll be fine.”
“Mom, I’m scared. Now that you’re going to be in jail, I’m worried that something will happen to Dad as well. By then, I’ll be alone. Charlie even slapped me this morning. Look at my face.” Melanie wept bitterly.
“What a b*stard Charlie is.” Nicola choked. “You can ask Damien to assist you. When you take over Yule Corporation again, the Campos family will take your side.”
“Dad and I will be waiting for you, Mom,” Melanie said tearfully.
…
In the hospital.
Cate was accompanying Joel to receive an IV infusion.
Although seeing Nicola get arrested had allowed Joel to blow off steam, his health deteriorated again because he was agitated. He had since been sent to the hospital for treatment.
It did not take long for Old Master Yule and Old Madam Yule to rush to the hospital. As soon as Old Madam Yule caught sight of Joel’s situation, tears began to pour down her face. “Nicola is insane. We treated her so well over the years. The accident you were met with three years ago must be related to her. Luckily, your dad and I asked Cate to take care of you. Otherwise…”
Those words sent shivers down Old Master Yule’s spine. Now that he thought about it, he expressed his sincere gratitude to Cate. “We owe you too much.”
Cate smiled faintly and remained silent for a moment. “No big deal, Grandpa. I’ve never expected much of the Yule family, so I’m not disappointed.”
“You…” Old Master Yule suddenly felt ashamed.
Old Madam Yule tugged at him. “Cate is right. Our behavior was indeed disappointing. It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have stopped Joel from getting together with your mom. I’m really sorry.”
Old Master Yule clenched his fists and coughed embarrassedly. “I agree with your granny. Do come to the Yule family’s residence more often. After all, that’s your home.”
Cate was momentarily stunned and filled with mixed feelings. In fact, she had wished that her grandparents would say that to her when she first came to Canberra. However, they did not say it. She always had to be cautious there, which made her feel like a stranger.
At this moment, someone knocked on the door, where Melanie entered with Damien, who was seated in the wheelchair.
“Why are you guys here?” The moment Joel saw them, he started to simmer with anger and coughed violently.
“Joel, don’t get agitated. It’s bad for your health.” Old Master Yule then pointed to Damien and Melanie, and said, “How dare you guys come? Get out.”
“Grandpa, we’re here to apologize to you. I really didn’t know Mom did those things.” Melanie lifted her head and replied in an aggrieved manner. Her eyes were red.
“You didn’t know?” Cate scoffed, “You were the one who took Dad for a medical check-up every time. You and Nicola clearly conspired all of this together, but you’re lucky that she shouldered all the blame this time.”