Chapter 53 Melody's Defiant Truth
- Coughs punctuated Mr. Shield's plea, his voice strained with illness. "Darling, why exert yourself so?" he rasped, his concern evident.
- "It's just a piece of Embroidery cloth. I'll gladly reimburse you and procure a replacement."
- But Mrs. Shield's ire only intensified, her hand slamming against the table in frustration. "Arnold, do you truly believe everything can be bought with money?"