Chapter 850

The door closed again. Lyla scowled and muttered, "Melina, you're way too soft. Why are you scared of them? Let's just go in, grab Shayla, and leave. What are they going to do about it? What if they refuse to see you?" Melina kept her tone calm, trying to pacify Lyla. "If we force our way in, we'll be in the wrong. If they call the cops, we might not even be able to help Shayla. Don't worry—they'll definitely see me." She was confident in her reasoning. Shayla's parents had previously tried to cozy up to her, clearly eager to connect with the Wentworths. Knowing that, she doubted they'd pass up the opportunity to meet her. Inside the house, Carla interrupted the serene scene of the family snacking on fruits. "Mr. and Mrs. Kirby, there's a lady named Meline Crawford here to see you. She says she's Mr. Wentworth's wife." Kenenth, who had been lounging on the couch, immediately straightened up. "Who did you say?" "Mr. Wentworth's wife," Carla repeated. He exchanged a wide-eyed gla