Chapter Two Hundred & Twenty-Two

Melanie was discharged from the hospital. Jamal thought it would be in her interest not to let her know about the rejection. She had to explain to him that she had seen the news about the burnt building and was trying to call the maid to ask them if the house was even safe, that was when she hit another car and had to be rushed to the hospital.

Jamal had her rest her body. He helped her relax as he got anything she wanted for her. He did not let her lift a finger to do anything.

"Please tell Alex I am back home, and Clara too. I miss those girls," she said to Jamal.

Jamal was hesitant. He remembered the night Alex was here. He had to do what she wanted. He called them and they came to the house.

Alex was overjoyed to see her, or was it some fake, cheap happiness that was all over the place?

She hugged Melanie. Clara went to the other side of Melanie and hugged her.

" I am so happy that you are back to us. I miss you greatly. I was so scared. I hoped every second that you would be