Serendipity's Secret (Melanie) novel Chapter 44

Chapter 44 

Sapphire 

e was genuinely tempted as she thought that the dress would look beautiful on her. 

“Why would I let you take a loss? I’ll come by your shop tomorrow and buy one. Consider it my way of supporting your business,” she declared. 

Melanie nodded, inwardly appreciating Sapphire’s keen insight. Sapphire was being genuinely supportive 

Melanie wasn’t worried about her business at all. She knew that good products would always attract customers. 

The women in this community were mostly slender. The lack of indulgent food and busy lifestyles kept them fit. With everyone working hard, it was unlikely for anyone to gain excessive weight 

Thus, the clothes she sold would look great on anyone who tried them on. 

past then, Sophie and Felicia emerged from their room, ready to head to dinner. Hearing Sapphire’s comment, they couldn’t help but scoff. 

“That country bumpkin couldn’t possibly bring in any decent clothes. The family really humors her. I bet the stutt she buys just ends up collecting dust in the closet,” the ladies thought to themselves. 

But as they entered the living room, they stopped dead in their tracks at the sight of Melanie standing gracefully. Their eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. Donned in that s 

at stunning dress, Melanie looked every bit the part of a star 

Felicia and Sophie, both at an age where they loved beauty and fashion, were captivated. Sophile, whose grades were average and who often compared herself to her peers, felt a rush of my 

She wanted to keep up with her friends in all aspects–clothes, accessories, and more. Now, seeing Melanie in such a beautiful dress left her speechless. Melanie noticed their reaction and couldn’t help but stick inwardly. 

Sapphire, seeing the two of them emerge, chuckded, “Looks like Melanie has a good taste. I wonder where she got such a lovely outfit.” 

Sophie, though nearly drooling, was determined to maintain her pride. “Pretty? I wouldn’t say so. It looks gaudy and a bit inappropriate.” Sapphire frowned and shot her a glare. “You clearly have no taste. I think it looks really nice,” 

her accessones 

Felicia glanced at Edward, her heart racing Melanie was simply too beautiful. She was a woman from the countryside who dressed so stylishly, and h were more fashionable than Felicia’s own 

Felicia thought, “What if this keeps up, and Edward ends up falling for her? 

Meanwhile, Sophie was feeling conflicted. Despite her stubbornness, she secretly thought the dress was lovely. But she wouldn’t admit it and stood firmly with Felicia. 

After dinner, Melanie returned to her room early, feeling exhausted from the day’s activities. Being pregnant had certainly changed her, her stamina was notwhat it used to be 

She and Edward spent sometime playing with Nellie in the living room, but now Nellie was with S 

“Are you tired?” Edward asked, noting Melanie’s fatigue. 

She shot a glance at him and admitted, “A little.” 

Sapphire and Luca. 

Edward didn’t suggest that she give up on the store. Now that they were this far along, they needed to make something of it Melanie longingly remembered the massage therapist she had known in her past life as she stretched and rubbed her back 

Just then, she felt Edward’s hands on her back, applying just the right amount of pressure. 

She felt slightly embarrassed. “You don’t have to do that. It’s not that bad. I can manage with a little self–massage.” 

Edward didn’t reply. Instead, he changed the topic to Tanner. 

He questioned her, “How do you know Tanner?” 

Melanie paused, confused. “Who’s Tammer?” 

Edward stopped massaging her momentarily, surprised. “The guy who called out to you at the main Understanding dawned on her, and she recounted the encounter from the neighboring city 

n entrance just