WorldNovelChapter 216
Hester's eyes widened as the realization dawned on her. Juan had figured out her identity, yet he had feigned
ignorance.
A pang of desolation washed over her, and she cast her gaze downwards.
Melody shot Juan a reproachful look. “What do you mean by that? | like Hester very much and would never let
her be treated as such. Hester is dutiful and a delight to be around. | enjoy her company, so | want her to stay by
my side for a few days. | won't allow you to treat her like a servant.”
Just then, Debra descended the stairs. Melody turned to her, resolve etched on her face. “Not only will not allow
you to treat her as a maid, but Debra can’t treat her as such either. Hester is here to take care ofand will
only listen to my instructions.”
Hester, already seated beside Melody, spoke softly. “Mrs. Nichols Sr., the Nichols family has done so much for the
Vargas family. | cto take care of you voluntarily, and I'm happy to look after both and Juan.”
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Melody patted her hand affectionately. “Well said. You're so sweet. How | wish you were my granddaughter.”
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Debra looked on, knowing that Melody didn’t just want a granddaughter. She wanted a granddaughter-in-
law.
Juan, seemingly oblivious to the undercurrents, suggested, “Since you like Miss Vargas so much, it wouldn't hurt
to recognize her as a granddaughter.”
Melody’s smile faded, and Debra cup. “That's a good idea. | totally support it,”
“What? No. Even if | wanted to, her mother wouldn't agree. | just want Hester to stay with me.” She patted
Hester's hand reassuringly.
Debra sat down beside Juan and said, “When | saw her just now, her appearance and manner didn’t seem like
those of a maid. How old are you, Hester?”
Hester blushed, lowering her head. “I'm 19.”
Debra raised an eyebrow. “19... You should be at university. Which one do you attend?”
Hester smiled, her eyes brightening. “Arcane Academy.”
Debra paused mid-sip, her tea cup hovering in the air. Juan furrowed his brows, a shadow passing over
his face.
Sensing the tension, Hester asked tentatively, “Did | say something wrong?”
Melody mistook Juan's reaction for his thinking of Shelia and quickly explained, “No, you didn’t. Juan used to
sponsor a student from Arcane Academy.”
Her curiosity piqued, Hester asked, “Really? Juan, who was the student you sponsored? Was it one of my
seniors?”
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Melody’s expression soured at the mention of Shelia. “Why ask about that? That woman has a bad character.
Juan has stopped sponsoring her, so don’t bring her up again.”
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Hester nodded, understanding. “Understood.”
Melody’s smile returned, and she turned her attention back to Juan and Debra. “Juan, you've been working so
hard these past few days. | think you should take today off. It's rare for Debra to have a day off too. Let Hester
cook sdelicious food today. Her cooking is even better than Sophie's.”
Juan shook his head, reaching out to take Debra’s hand. “No need. Debra and | will go out to eat today.”
In front of Melody and Hester, Debra didn’t pull away. Hester noticed the intimate gesture, her grip on Melody’s
hand tightening involuntarily.
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