Rebirth In Divorce My New Mr. Perfect (by Summer Knowles) novel Chapter 549

Mia tasted the food with a dismissive look. "Sarah, this soup is terrible."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Sydney jumped up, glaring at Mia.

Even if Mia was a Reynolds, she couldn't take this forever.

Mia smirked. "Just stating facts. Or are we not allowed to be honest?"

Sydney, expert at playing victim, clutched Melvin's arm. "Melvin, did you hear how rude she's being?"

"Who are you calling rude?" Mia fixed her with an icy stare. No one had ever dared speak to her like this.

"Melvin, you saw that. I'm not starting trouble - she is." Sydney gave him an innocent look, tears glistening.

Sarah and Mia exchanged disgusted glances. Even Mia found these tactics pathetically obvious - just like Lucy all over again.

Melvin's face was blank, though revulsion showed in his eyes. "Let's eat. Annette will cook from now on."

Sydney wanted to argue but caught Melvin's expression and stayed quiet.

She remembered her aunt's advice: despite Melvin's cold exterior, he had a soft heart, especially for Sarah, treating her like his own sister.

Melvin was the family's golden boy, her grandmother's favorite. She'd fallen for him after one glimpse at a family dinner.

Everyone in the White family knew of her crush, including Aunt Amanda, who'd arranged this stay.

“Melvin, it's my first try cooking. I understand why Miss Reynolds and Sarah don't like it. I'll learn to do better," Sydney said sweetly.

Mia seemed much better than she had at home. At least she wasn't having episodes, though her dependency on Sarah had grown beyond imagination.

"Sarah, will you always stay with me?" Mia asked uncertainly before bed.

Sarah nodded. "Of course. Now sleep."

Click.

The light went out, plunging the room into darkness.

Meanwhile, Charlotte and James had finally arranged a meeting for nine the next morning. Charlotte got up early to get ready.

She'd barely taken care of herself these days, alone at home. Her belly now showed clearly - five months along and already feeling heavy.