Serendipity's Secret (Melanie) novel Chapter 38

Chapter 38 

No one expected Melanie’s small business to flourish, so they never took her efforts seriously. 

She was well aware of her situation–simply put, the Grayson family held her in contempt. Aside from Edward, who treated her with kindness and respect, her in- laws were only superficially cordial. 

she found it frustrating. It felt like she was living in a cage, lacking freedom. Once she was financially stable, she planned to move out immediately. 

As they prepared for bed that night, Melanie couldn’t help but express her gratitude to Edward. “I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. If it weren’t for you, 1 wouldn’t have anyone supporting me.” 

“Don’t overthink it. The family is just worried about you. I’ve already arranged for someone to come by tomorrow. A woman will accompany you to the neighboring city,” he said, referring to the phone call he had made earlier. 

With piqued curiosity, Melanie asked, “Which friend are you talking about?” 

dward glanced at her. “It’s my friend’s sister. She used to be in the military.” 

Understanding the Implications, Melanie felt a swell of gratitude. This man truly cared for her, and it touched her deeply. “Edward, why are you so nice to me 

Edward was taken aback by her question and replied, “Isn’t that how it should be?” 

Melanie fell silent. He was right. They were married, and a husband should care for his wife. Perhaps it was her warped perspective. 

Yet the more kindness be showed her, the guiltier she felt. She was carrying a child that wasn’t his, and he was busying himself to help her. When the truth would eventually come out, she wouldn’t know how to face him. 

“det some rest,” he said, sensing her turmoil. 

The next morning, bright and early, the woman was waiting at the door, When Melante emerged, the woman smiled and greeted her. 

Her name was Julia Baker. Her tan skin looked like she had spent many years working outdoors, and her demeanor was confident. “Let’s get going! I drove my brother’s car here.” 

train, and in those days, the train stations were chaotic, filled with all sorts of people–robbers, traffickers, and 

Without a car, they would have had to take 

the train, and in th 

When Julia saw Melanie’s striking appearance, she couldn’t help but feel relieved that she had driven a car. Melanie’s beauty would likely draw unwanted attention if they had to take the train, putting them at risk of running into trouble. 

“Thank you so much, Ms. Baker,” Melanie said gratefully. She thought that this arrangement would save her a lot of hassle. 

Julia drove to the neighboring city once both women had settled in the car. 

The trip would take over three hours, especially since they were on slower roads without the benefit of highways. 

As they drove, they chatted, and Melanie learned more about Julia. 

Had it not been for her injury, Julla would likely still be serving in the military, where she had made a name for herself. She had a brother named Nathan Baker, who was a college classmate of Edward’s, and they maintained a close friendship, 

Melanie appreciated Julia’s straightforward personality. She was easy to talk to and didn’t hold anything back. 

Julia was taken aback upon hearing about Melanie’s challenging past as she had assumed that the latter came from an affluent family, 

“If you hadn’t said anything, I wouldn’t have guessed. But don’t worry. Edward is a good man. Now that you’re married to him, he’ll take responsibility for you. 

“To be honest, you’re quite lucky. I’ve heard from my brother that many 

by women in Hermiton have their eyes on him.”