A Whisper that went unheard novel Chapter 22

By the next morning, Melody could tell that everyone was looking at her differently.

Tiffany pulled her aside and whispered a warning, "Ms. Langford said that apart from the care team, you're the only person who saw her at the hospital."

She looked tense. "Mel, she might... suspect you."

That morning, Melody was indeed called to the department head's office. Jeremy and Tessa Langford were both there.

Lately, Tessa's company had been in chaos because of her illness. It even made the news several times. Her face looked terrible. She was clearly guarded when she saw Melody.

The department head, Benson Turner, let out a sigh and chose his words carefully. "Ms. Wardolf, you're familiar with the hospital's rules, aren't you?"

Melody stood up straight. Her knuckles tightened a little. She explained seriously, "I did see Ms. Langford in Dr. Chesson's office, but I didn't recognize her. I had no idea she was in the hospital."

Tessa looked pale and exhausted from her illness, but anger shone in her eyes. "You barged in on purpose that day! Before that, nobody else ever came in during my talks with Dr. Chesson. Why did you decide to enter on that day?"

Melody explained patiently, "That day, Dr. Franklin asked me to bring Dr. Chesson a patient file."

Tessa didn't believe her. She turned to Benson and said, "I want the hospital to give me an explanation. I came here because I trusted you, and now you've sold my information to the media!"

Benson tried to calm her. "Ms. Langford, rest assured. We'll get to the bottom of this. We'll make sure you're satisfied."

Tessa had kept her illness completely under wraps. She came to the hospital alone. Now, the scandal was blowing up everywhere.

When Melody stepped out of Benson's office, she followed Jeremy into his office. She said, "That day, Dr. Franklin really did tell me to bring you the files. I had no idea Tessa was inside."

Unfortunately, Harold had gone out of town for a conference these past two days.

Tessa's situation had been brewing for a while. It didn't get big until recently. Jeremy had been handling it and was starting to look drained.

He tossed a folder onto the desk and fixed his eyes on Melody with no change in emotion. "Explaining that to me won't help unless you have direct proof you weren't involved. Right now, Tessa does suspect you."

Melody stayed silent for a moment. Her hand, resting on the desk, clenched slowly. She suddenly looked up at Jeremy with uncertainty. "Did you tell Tessa I bumped into her here?"

There were only three people in the office that day—Melody, Tessa, and Jeremy. Melody and Tessa didn't know each other at all.

Jeremy's handsome face showed nothing but a distant coldness. He just lowered his gaze and gave Melody a quick glance. He said flatly, "Ms. Langford wants to investigate every detail. Telling her was the right thing to do."

"So... you suspect me too?" Melody asked, her voice strained.