But it was insignificant, and Charles didn't want to correct her. He reached out to take Melissa's luggage and handed it to the driver who had been waiting by his side. The driver took it and put it in the trunk.
After the driver had finished loading everything in the trunk, he advised. "Mrs. Lu, Mr. Lu, the car is ready." He then opened the door, making way for Melissa.
"Get in the car, Mom. Let's send Miss Zhang home first," Charles said.
Melissa halted mid-step.
"Charles, why are you still calling Leila Miss Zhang? Don't be so aloof to her. You can just call her by her name, Leila, like I do. We are not sending her home yet. We're inviting her to lunch at home. What's more, I need her to stay with me for a few days," Melissa said resolutely.
She patted the back of Leila's hand and added in a warm tone, "My stay in the hospital is such an unpleasant experience. Why don't you accompany me in Dream Garden for the next few days?"
"Mom, it's not proper to have Miss Zhang stay in our house. It will also be an inconvenience. You, of all people, should know that," Charles objected.
Sheryl and Leila had many conflicts before, and she hated Leila. If Leila was going to stay in Dream Garden, it would be difficult for Sheryl.
The last thing that Charles wanted to do was displease Sheryl. Even if she would take tough action against Leila's provocation, she would still feel hurt. Moreover, he couldn't let them end up with another fight.
Melissa's voice screeched, "What do you mean? Are you telling me that as long as Sheryl is there, I can't invite Leila to my home?"
Melissa looked at Charles with accusing sharp eyes. She aggressively waited for him to respond, ready to bombard him if he ended up saying "yes."
Charles creased his eyebrows. He then rubbed the forehead powerlessly.
"Mom, that is not what I meant. Don't misunderstand—" Before he could finish his sentence, Melissa interrupted him quickly.
"Then tell me what you meant! Charles, you are very much aware that I believe Sheryl is not good for you. She is a vicious woman, so you should divorce her as soon as possible. However, you never listen to me! How can you not get rid of her? In my opinion, she has no place in our home!"
Tired of Melissa's false accusation of Sheryl, Charles was provoked by Melissa's comments.
"Mom, Sheryl is my wife. I will never drive her away from home. Please don't say that again. Can you please get in the car first!" he snapped coldly.
"Charles, why are you so stubborn? Why won't you listen to me? I'm telling you, if you still respect me as your mother, take Leila home with us and drive Sheryl away. Otherwise, I won't go back," Melissa shouted angrily.
Charles took a deep look at her and turned away soon.
He didn't think that Melissa would really do that. After all, she had nowhere else to go. But he also knew her mother very well. She would attain her will by hook or by crook. If he didn't agree, she would sure throw a fit. It would be humiliating since they were in a public place.
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