CHAPTER 313: CHAPTER 313: DAD IS INDEED NOT YOUR BIOLOGICAL FATHER...

After that, she turned her head again, looking at Melody Parker with a smile, "Your father is in the study, he’ll be down in a minute."

Faced with Phoebe’s sudden enthusiasm, Melody Parker got goosebumps all over.

She withdrew her hand from Phoebe’s grasp.

Looking at Phoebe, she spoke indifferently, "Auntie, you’d better not be so enthusiastic. I’m not used to it. And it always gives me a sense of conspiracy."

Phoebe’s smile froze on her face.

Then, she smiled again.

She looked at Melody Parker and spoke apologetically, "Melody, are you still blaming Auntie?"

Saying this, she grabbed Melody Parker’s hand again and slapped it against her own face, "Melody, if you’re still angry with Auntie, just hit hard. Hit however you want, as long as it makes you feel better!"

A slap landed on Phoebe’s face.

Phoebe froze, surprised that Melody Parker actually hit her.

Melody Parker felt innocent.

She hadn’t done anything.

It was only following Phoebe’s movement that her hand touched her face.

Besides, her hand hurt.

Melody Parker looked at Phoebe, showing innocence, "Auntie, it was you who took my hand to hit yourself, I didn’t do anything."

Phoebe smiled, with a constipated expression, "Yes, yes, Auntie knows you didn’t move, Auntie hit herself."

Then, Phoebe switched the topic, "Look, we were so busy talking, Melody, come, have a seat."

Melody Parker chuckled.

Weren’t you the one asking me to hit you?

So that’s it?

Wasn’t this too half-hearted?

It seemed that compared to Ava Parker, Phoebe’s acting in this melodrama was really not on par!

But I must say, her ability to change the subject and her shamelessness were on par with Ava Parker’s, truly making them a mother-daughter duo!

Maxwell Parker came downstairs, and seeing Melody Parker, he was indescribably happy.

He looked at Melody Parker, his weary eyes clouding with mist, "Melody, you’re back?"

Melody Parker nodded, "Yeah, I’m back."

...

The enthusiastic reception from Ava Parker and her mother, their change from past attitudes, made Melody Parker feel like it was all an act.

Moreover, it didn’t make her feel any warmth — the warmth of a family, but instead made her feel uncomfortable all over.

If there was anything that made her feel genuine, it was probably only Maxwell Parker.

Although over the years, Maxwell Parker had often neglected her, she could feel that he truly had some sincerity towards her.

And ever since she learned that he wasn’t her biological father, she was suddenly relieved.

The past blame and resentment towards him had dissipated.

At least, he who had no blood ties to her, raised her for eighteen years, gave her a home.

Although this home never gave her any warmth, it at least provided her a shelter, allowing her to survive in this world.

That was enough, enough for her to be grateful to him.

...

Everyone was present, and the Parker family’s banquet soon began.

During the banquet, Ava Parker raised her glass and, with sincerity, toasted to Melody Parker, "Sister, thank you for forgiving me. Whether you believe it or not, I just want to stay by mom and dad’s side from now on, letting them enjoy their retirement in peace. Also, I promise, I will no longer cause trouble."

Since it was Maxwell’s birthday today, Melody Parker said nothing more, raising her glass to drink Ava Parker’s toast.

She also hoped that everything Ava Parker said was true.

This way, at least Maxwell could still have a daughter by his side.

Seeing Melody Parker drink her toast, Phoebe also stood up.

She picked up her glass and very sincerely apologized, "Melody, in the past, it was Auntie’s fault, I hope you won’t hold it against Auntie. Taking this opportunity today, I sincerely apologize for my past behavior and hope you can forgive Auntie..."

Melody Parker looked at Maxwell.

Maxwell was smiling at her.

Evidently, in his eyes, both his daughter and wife were sincerely apologizing to her.

Alright, whether it’s one glass or two, they’re all drinks.

Just because she drank a glass doesn’t mean she forgives them.

She just decided not to hold it against them for Maxwell raising her.

Melody Parker also said nothing, drinking Phoebe’s toast.

After Melody Parker drank, Ava Parker stood up again.

She poured a glass and looked at Maxwell, speaking obediently, "Dad, it’s your birthday today. I wish you many happy returns!"

"Good, good." Maxwell laughed heartily, drinking Ava Parker’s toast.

Since Ava Parker toasted, Melody Parker couldn’t just sit there.

After Ava Parker sat down, she poured a glass and looked at Maxwell, "Happy birthday!"

"Good, good. I’m happy, happy!" Maxwell’s old eyes immediately reddened again, and he choked up as he drank Melody Parker’s toast.

...

The meal was quite enjoyable.

After the meal, Melody Parker felt the alcohol kicking in.

She felt a bit dizzy.

However, she did not forget why she had come over.

She called Maxwell to the study.

Looking at Maxwell, she drowsily asked, "Dad, who is my biological father?"

Maxwell paused.

What did he hear?

Did he hear wrong?

Melody was finally calling him dad again!

Maxwell’s aged eyes suddenly filled with tears.

He looked at Melody Parker, his voice choked as he spoke, "Melody..."

Melody Parker knew why Maxwell was emotional.

She looked at him and spoke again, "Dad, do you know something? What really happened back then? Why did Mom marry you?"

Maxwell wiped his tears and looked at Melody Parker, "Melody, I can’t say, at least not now."

"Why can’t you? What are you waiting for?" Melody Parker questioned.

Then, before Maxwell could say anything, she continued with a surprising remark, "Dad, I already know about the Butterfly Clan, and I know about my origins. I’m here seeking more information from you, so I won’t be clueless when I go searching for my biological father, and avoid the awkwardness of knowing too little. Do you really want me to ask someone else?"

At this, Maxwell became agitated, "Melody, you can’t go to Whitehill! It’s too dangerous there!"

After speaking, he sighed deeply, "Sigh! Since you already know, I will tell you everything. I am indeed not your biological father..."

Maxwell then told Melody Parker a long story.

A story of how he met Una Sutcliffe, got to know her, and married her.

That winter, Una Sutcliffe, who was pregnant, drifted into River City.

She was so beautiful, a beauty Maxwell had never seen before.

Quiz: What do you think Ava Parker’s scheme will be this time? Use your brains to think about what Ava will do next. The first one to analyze it correctly will be rewarded with 1000 book coins.