Serendipity's Secret (Melanie) novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52 

Edward was usually quiet, but their nighttime conversations had become a routine in their arranged marriage. Noticing his unusual silence after making the bed, Melanie could not help but ask, “What’s wrong? Is something bothering you?” 

After some consideration, Edward decided to be honest about the situation, knowing it would hurt more if she learned about it later. He carefully explained the entire situation regarding the diplomatic visit, 

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Melanie was not naive and quickly understood the implications. She appreciated his honesty, knowing many men would have felt top embarrassed to admit concerns about having a wife who might humiliate them at such an important event. His straightforwardness earned her respect. 

“When exactly is this event? How much time do we have?” Melanie asked. 

Edward looked surprised. “About two weeks from now.” 

Melanie was not an attention–seeker but wanted to help Edward, especially after all he had done for her since she arrived in the city. Plus, she was actually fluent in Encarian, likely even better than Edward. 

Nevertheless, she had to keep that a secret. Otherwise, everyone would be shocked to leam how flawlessly a girl from the countryside could speak Encarian. With that in mind, she thought of a workaround. 

“I have a suggestion. Since we have two weeks, why don’t you help me learn? I’m actually a quickcleamer, and I’ve been practicing some basic Encarian by listening to the radio. It you could tutor me for two hours after work each day, I could learn enough basic phrases to accompany you without embarrassing you.” Edward had not considered this possibility as he thought two weeks was too short to learn a language. Yet, he did not want to discourage her enthusiasm. 

A few months ago, he would have brushed it off. However, after seeing her success with the boutique–a woman from a small town malding 1500 dollars on her first day–Edward began to see Melanie in a new light. 

Anyone capable of achieving that level of success clearly possessed intelligence and business sense. He thought that she could perhaps have other hidden talents. Edward replied, “Alright. If you’re willing to leam, I’ll teach you.” 

True to her practical nature, Melanie immediately got up and retrieved her Encarian textbook “Let’s start right now.” 

Edward glanced at her. Her serious expression caught him off guard for a split second. He opened the book and pointed to the first lesson, his warm, steady voice Gilling the coom as he explained: 

Melanie could not help but be slightly impressed when Edward spoke Encarian with surprising clarity and precision. After all, it was rare for people to be multilingual during that time, let alone to master a foreign language with such fluency.