"Alright," Nina King turned around and handed her a big pile of documents, "finish these before you go back, I’m taking a day off today, no matter what."

Ever since she started working with Melody Thorne, she hadn’t taken a single day off.

"Go on, oh, and make sure to buy some tasty and fun stuff from outside," she was worried that Timmy would get bored here.

"Okay."

After finishing those documents, it was already dark. They ate something outside, and Melody Thorne took Timmy home, unaware of how furious the jealous man was by now.

Quinn Family, the hall.

Mrs. Quinn and the old master were both there, their faces showing differing emotions, with the old master looking almost livid, as if he wanted to give his grandson a few whacks, since not knowing where his wife was after he got home was quite unacceptable.

"Hey, Melody is back," Mrs. Quinn’s attitude towards her changed dramatically as she ran over. "I was about to send the butler to find you. Going out so late had me worried about you and Timmy’s safety."

Having heard by now that Melody Thorne was Seymour’s daughter, Mrs. Quinn was eager to treat her like royalty. This way, saying her daughter-in-law wasn’t worse than others—actually much better—would give her quite some face, wouldn’t it?

Compared to Mrs. Quinn, the old master was genuinely concerned.

"Sorry for worrying you, mom and grandpa, I’m fine," Melody Thorne smiled.

On the staircase, Jared Quinn happened to be coming downstairs, wearing grey loungewear with slippers, lazily descending one step at a time.

As their eyes met, Melody Thorne immediately looked away.

If he wants to be mad, just let him be.

"Cousin, you’re downstairs, just in time, sister-in-law’s back,"

On the other side of the sofa, which Melody Thorne hadn’t noticed, a woman stood up with a coquettish laugh and quickly ran to Jared Quinn, wrapping both her arms around his, "Cousin, please tell sister-in-law, I have nowhere to stay and plan to stay here for a few days; I might trouble you."

Jared Quinn’s handsome, stern face barely frowned for a moment, then his gaze fell back on Melody Thorne, recalling the various men around her, he didn’t ask but directly agreed, "Then stay here."

"Thank you, cousin," Wendy Lynch didn’t look at Melody Thorne once. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

The old master’s face darkened watching their interaction.

Timmy yawned, covering his mouth with one hand, starting to lean against Melody Thorne.

"Are you sleepy?" Melody Thorne quickly stood up, "Grandpa, mom, I’ll take Timmy upstairs to sleep, he’s tired."

"Alright, alright, go on, go on, your grandpa and I will be heading back too," Mrs. Quinn looked at her grandson tenderly, "Have a good sleep."

Melody Thorne took Timmy upstairs, but as soon as she stepped on the first stair, a tall figure blocked her way in front of her.

Melody Thorne moved around Jared Quinn to continue upward, but Jared Quinn intentionally blocked her way again.

"Don’t want me to go up? Or should I return to the hospital to take care of the patients?" Melody Thorne finally couldn’t hold back and spoke.

Jared Quinn’s gaze turned icy, looking down at her.

Melody Thorne took Timmy around him and upstairs, clicking the bedroom door locked behind her.

"Sleepy," Timmy lay on the bed and fell asleep instantly, clearly not having slept well for days.

"Good boy, sleep well," Melody Thorne kissed his forehead.