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“I’m going to find Chandler!” Ryan growled.
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“Don’t.” Ryan had just stepped forward when Ginny raised her hand to stop him. “There’s no point.”
She’d already decided to hand Chandler over to Melody–what difference did a dress make? Ginny pulled Ryan aside, looking for somewhere quiet to sit.
Just then, Chandler spotted them and began walking over.
Sensing danger, Melody let out a sudden cry, her voice laced with pain. “Ah–my ankle! I think I twisted it. Chandler, can you help me sit down for a moment?”
But Chandler’s gaze was fixed on Ginny, who had her arm linked with Ryan’s. It was as if he hadn’t heard Melody at all.
Fueled by jealousy, Melody whined even louder. “Chandler, I’m serious, it really hurts.”
Snapped out of his trance, Chandler nodded. “Alright, I’ll help you sit down.”
As he guided Melody away, she threw a smug look over her shoulder at Ginny,
“Let’s go.” Ginny kept her expression calm and followed Ryan
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back to Professor Edward’s side.
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The professor launched into a topic Ginny found fascinating, and gradually, her mood began to lift. Her confidence returned, and she started engaging him with ease.
They were standing in a visible spot, and the subject matter was timely and compelling. Before long, a crowd had gathered around them.
After settling Melody, Chandler turned back–only to catch sight of Ginny.
She stood in the center of the room like a quiet flame, calm and radiant. In that moment, she looked completely unfamiliar to him—unfamiliar, and breathtaking. He couldn’t look away.
From a distance, Melody saw it too. Her jaw clenched so hard she could’ve cracked her teeth.
“Ginny, that was incredible! If what you said about medical advancements really happens, cancer rates could drop dramatically. Life expectancy might even go up! This would benefit the whole country!”
Praise flowed in from all sides.
Ginny hadn’t spoken to such a large crowd in a long time and
felt out of place. Laughing it off, she made an excuse and slipped out toward the restroom.
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Melody followed.
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“Ginny!” She caught her just outside the ladies‘ room, her tone dripping with arrogance. “Afraid to talk to me for a minute in the utility room?”
Ginny could tell it was bait, but she had no interest in playing along.
“There’s nothing for us to talk about,” she replied flatly.
Melody’s brow arched in disbelief. “Scared I’ll bring up Chandler? Ginny, a wise person knows when to let go. Forced love never lasts. Even if you keep clinging to him, you’ll never be happy. He doesn’t love you.”
Ginny let out a quiet laugh. “You’ve got it backwards. I’m the one who wants the divorce. Chandler’s the one who refuses to sign. If you’ve got time, maybe try persuading him to put pen to paper.”
“And another thing,” she added coldly, “I’m not going with you because I know better than to fall for your cheap tricks. People from the Wheeler family are all the same–despicable.”
“You-!” Melody wasn’t expecting her to bite back so sharply. Humiliated, she hissed, “Fine. If you won’t listen, don’t blame me for what happens next.”
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She pulled out a pre–soaked handkerchief and, before Ginny could react, clamped it over her nose and mouth.
She made sure to stay out of the surveillance cameras‘ view.
Ginny hadn’t expected her to be so bold. She struggled violently, arms and legs thrashing. But whatever chemical was on that cloth worked fast. The room spun.
Her lipstick fell from her bag and rolled twice across the floor.
Then–blackness.
Fifteen minutes passed.
Ryan noticed Ginny hadn’t returned and, growing uneasy, stood to check on her. Chandler followed, watching closely.
The two men crossed paths in the hallway by the restroom.
“She’s my wife,” Chandler said coolly. “I suggest you remember that, Mr. Winchester. Keep your distance from another man’s wife.”
Ryan chuckled, unfazed. “Funny, I didn’t think you remembered you had a wife. The way you’ve been parading Melody around, one might mistake her for your wife.”
He didn’t wait for Chandler’s reaction and turned down the hall.
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At the restroom entrance, he saw no sign of Ginny. Frowning, he stopped a passing woman. “Hi, sorry to trouble you. Could you help me check inside for someone?”
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