Mrs Hale, I Surrender
Chapter 532: Michale Shaw’s Spinoff (Ending)
CHAPTER 532: MICHALE SHAW’S SPINOFF (ENDING)
Subsequently, some people started making up stories, saying that Michale Shaw had always wanted to get close to Tobias Carter, but in reality, his ulterior motive was to get close to Tobias’s sister.
The Shaw Family was the most shocked by this.
Having just dealt with his son’s orientation issue, how did a rumored girlfriend suddenly pop up?
The old man naturally called him home to get a clear explanation; he even bought a lot of "tools of punishment" such as whips, sticks, and rulers, and placed them all on a table.
If this unfilial grandson’s answer couldn’t satisfy him.
He would surely make his grandson bleed on the spot.
To keep his spouse or daughter-in-law from interfering, he even cleared out the place specifically!
The old man kept a straight face and stood ready; when he heard the sound of a car outside, he snorted coldly, pretending to watch TV until the door opened and footsteps approached, "You still have the face to come back? If you don’t give me an explanation for today’s matter, I will..."
As he turned around,
A delicate and calm young girl stood behind him.
Melody Carter greeted politely, "Mr. Shaw, nice to meet you. I’m Melody Carter, Michale’s girlfriend. I came unannounced, so I hope you don’t mind. I brought you a small gift; I hope you like it."
After all, she had been through the marketplace and spoke politely and courteously.
The old man looked at her, naturally delighted.
But Melody glanced at the "tools of punishment" on the table, stunned for a few seconds.
The old man hurriedly called the servants to put them away and brewed some tea, "You’re a girl from the Carter Family? I haven’t seen you before."
"I spend most of my time abroad."
"No wonder..."
Old Shaw rarely chatted with girls of her age; originally, he thought it would be awkward, but to his surprise, Melody also had some knowledge about finance, and their conversation went really well.
Later, the old man asked Michale, and Michale just said that because Melody had short hair before, he mistook her for Tobias.
"This girl is not bad; you are lucky, treat her well."
Michale nodded repeatedly.
Three days after Melody returned, Michale went to the Carter Family to meet the parents, buying a pile of gifts as if he was going to propose directly.
His charming personality brought a lot of life to the usually deathly quiet Carter Family.
In the same April, the Carter Family announced that "Tobias Carter" had a sudden illness and passed away abroad, shocking the entire Circle of Capital City.
There were rumors saying that he was cremated abroad, and his ashes were secretly brought back.
Some witnessed Old Lady Carter personally handling the household deregistration.
Tobias Carter’s death was confirmed!
The incident back then was too tragic. Therefore, the Carter Family did not deregister him immediately, and the registration department didn’t press them either, delaying for so many years.
Because "Tobias Carter" passed away, Michale and Melody didn’t make a big announcement about being together. The always flamboyant young master of the Shaw Family was unusually low-key until the spring of the following year...
That day was the reporting performance of Vera Hale’s ballet class.
The little girl inherited her mother’s talent, started learning ballet before she was three. Although her dance wasn’t very smooth, she had some gracefulness.
She had her solo dance. Being young, she tended to forget moves, so Zoe Payne stood below the stage to guide her.
She was wearing a pink ballet skirt with a small crown, posing as soon as she got on stage!
As the music started...
Only then did everyone realize that it wasn’t pre-recorded music but a live performance. They saw someone playing the violin, harmonizing with Vera’s movements, the music slow and melodious.
"The one playing the violin seems to be Miss Carter." Someone recognized her.
"I heard she studied music abroad. It’s true, after all."
"Miss Carter accompanies her; the little princess of the Hale family is truly a favored child."
"Of course, Junior President Payne also had a son last year. In their circle, she’s the only little girl, so cute and well-behaved, surely everyone pampers her."
...
Amidst applause, the performance ended.
The one who brought flowers turned out to be Michale Shaw, holding two bouquets, first giving one to Vera, "Here, this is for my dear little princess."
"Thank you, Uncle Shaw!" Vera stood on tiptoes and kissed him on the cheek.
Michale then held the other bouquet and walked to Melody, "This one... is for my most beloved big princess."
Melody was amused by his term, smiled and took the flowers, while he pulled her into an embrace.
"Many people are watching." Melody frowned.
"You are my girlfriend; what’s wrong with hugging? Let them watch if they want to." Michale replied.
After the performance, William Hale hosted a meal for Melody, and Vera clung to her, wanting to go home with her. However, Michale drank too much tonight, and Melody had to take care of him, so she could only refuse Vera.
"Next time, let’s go to Auntie’s house together, okay?" Melody negotiated with her, "I’ll buy you some yummy treats."
The little girl pouted, "Okay then, I will reluctantly agree."
Melody helped Michale back home. When the door opened, he grabbed her waist, looking at her with alcohol-induced fire in his eyes.
"Aren’t you drunk?" Melody frowned.
"If I don’t pretend to be drunk, that little girl will follow us back tonight." Michale tightened his grip, "I’ve been away on a business trip for half a month. Did you miss me?"
"Yes."
Having been together for over a year, Melody knew him well. If she said no, he would surely bother her with antics.
"How much did you miss me?"
"A lot."
"Then say you love me."
"..."
"Then give me a kiss."
"..."
"This doesn’t work, that neither, I’m really pitiful." Michale, with his thick skin, kept saying he was pitiful.
Melody had no choice but to kiss him, which led to him not being satisfied with just a peck, taking control and deepening the kiss.
In the room, the lights were dim, with only the jellyfish tank casting blue and pink light.
His gaze was scorching; their eyes met, making her heartbeat erratic.
In this aspect, men seem always naturally skilled. Melody recalled their first time last Mid-Autumn Festival when he hastily ended, sulking for a long time.
Then he subtly tried to reclaim his ground.
Just like now, under his temptation, her rationality always crumbled completely.
Their clothes intertwined, falling all over the place.
The jellyfish tank’s glass wall bore faint finger marks...
In the cold early spring, just being held by him excluded all the coldness.
Melody’s long hair spread out on the dark blue bed sheet, making her pale skin appear nearly ethereal, her hair framing her face like dark mandalas.
Exhausted, she simply said, "I’m thirsty, help me get some water."
Michale left the bedroom. When footsteps approached again, Melody didn’t look but reached out for the cup, only to find...
A cool sensation between her fingers,
When she looked, she saw a pink diamond ring on her ring finger, and Michale knelt by the bedside, making eye contact with her, "Melody, let’s get married."
Melody was momentarily stunned, then smiled and nodded, "Okay."
From then on, in all the seasons of their lives, she would never be alone again.
Whether in wealth or poverty, in sickness or in health,
Until their bones intertwined, they would never part.