Chapter 480 Oscar Is Still Alivel
Melody had went back to her place to gather some belongings.
Zev had Melody stay at his house for a while since Kelly was approaching the due date. This way, the could look out for each other.
Melody went to the bathroom to get some of her usual toiletries. Just as she stepped out of the bathroom she locked eyes with someone stealthily climbing in through the window.
Her breath hitched. A scream rose in her throat, but before she could make a sound, the intruder lunged forward, clamping a hand over her mouth.
“Don’t scream! I don’t want to hurt you. I’m only here to find something. If you cooperate and hand it over, I promise you and your baby won’t be harmed,” the man spoke in a low, hushed tone. “Otherwise, you and your child will never see your husband again.”
A cold shiver ran down Melody’s spine. She stood frozen, wide–eyed, her entire body stiff with fear.
The man signaled for her to stay quiet before slowly releasing his hand from her mouth.
“You… What did you say? See my husband again? Is he still alive?” Melody’s voice trembled as she grabbed the man’s arm in agitation.
The man’s tone turned threatening. “I only want what Oscar left behind. As long as you give it to me, I guarantee you, your baby, and Oscar will all be safe.”
Tears welled up in Melody’s eyes. “You’re lying! My husband is dead. I saw his cremation with my own eyes. His ashes were buried. It’s impossible…”
“Before Patrick left, he bribed people at the hospital to fake Oscar’s death and took him away. He’s in Patrick’s hands now. If you don’t cooperate, you’ll never see him again,” the man revealed.
Patrick had ordered strict silence on the matter. However, the mole in Seaville was desperate to find and destroy the evidence, fearing that his identity would be exposed sooner or later. He didn’t care if the secret about Oscar being alive got out–he only wanted to eliminate the proof.
Melody’s breathing quickened, but she forced herself to stay calm and negotiate. “I … I don’t believe you. Not unless you let me see Oscar … ”
“That’s not happening. You don’t have to believe me, but understand this–your life is in my hands.” The man had already pressed a knife to her throat.
Melody’s face went pale with fear. She swallowed hard. “What exactly do you want…?”
“The things Oscar left behind before he died,” said the man grimly.
“I have no idea what he left. We were already divorced… He rarely even came home,” Melody spoke nervously, stalling for time.
The driver was waiting for her downstairs. If she didn’t come down soon, he would definitely sense that something was wrong.
“Stop wasting time. Think carefully–where would Oscar have hidden it?” The man’s gaze bore into her.
Melody thought for a moment. “His study…”
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She led him there, her heart pounding as he rummaged through the cabinets, Treally dont know you’re looking for…
The man had simply watched as she rummaged through the cabinets. “A USB drive”
Melody hesitated, scanning the bookshelves.
There were plenty of USB drives in the house, but she didn’t know if any of them were the one he wanted.
If Oscar really had hidden something, he wouldn’t have made it easy to find.
Besides, she knew Oscar well. He wouldn’t have kept something that important in his own study.
“Here. Try this one.” Melody picked up a USB drive from a dusty corner. It actually contained nothing but their old wedding photos.
The man snatched it up, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. He then forced Melody to turn on a computer to check its contents.
Melody’s hands trembled as she reached for the computer, deliberately dragging out every movement to stall for time. Just then, a noise came from outside the room.
“Melody, are you still packing? We’re coming up to help,” Darren and Felix called out.
Sensing there was no time left to check the USB drive’s content, the man shoved Melody aside and scrambled out through the window.
Gasping for breath, Melody stumbled to the door and flung it open. “Call Zev … Now-”
But before she could finish, the shock overwhelmed her. A sharp pain shot through her belly, and she collapsed to the floor. Her water had broken, leaving a puddle beneath her.
Felix panicked, fumbling for his phone. “I–I’m calling 911! I’m calling 911!”
Hearing the tremble in his voice, Melody still tried to calm him. “Don’t panic… It’s just my water breaking. Call 911. We just need to get to the hospital…
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The house had descended into chaos, and Darren’s hands shook as he called Zev.
Just before Melody was wheeled into the delivery room, she gripped Zev’s hand and told him the shocking truth–Oscar was still alive.
She also told him that the intruder who had broken into their home was searching for a USB drive.
A USB drive that Oscar had left behind.
Melody hadn’t screamed or called the police because she knew that if the intruder didn’t get what he wanted, he would definitely come back for her.
And when he did, she and Zev would be ready.
That way, they could set a trap/ catch him, and force him to talk.
Then, they would finally learn Oscar’s whereabouts–and save him!
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“I think Oscar deliberately sent us a message through these people. They came looking for so–called evidence, but this is his way of reaching out to us!” Melody looked at Zev, her eyes blazing with excitement,
Zev was just as overwhelmed. He had been drowning in grief and guilt for so long. Now, knowing for cenain that Oscar was still alive—it felt like salvation.
“Melody, don’t worry. I will find Oscar! I will find him no matter what.” Zev’s voice was thick with emotion as he reassured her, his eyes rimmed with red. “Just focus on delivering the baby. I promise, I will find him…
His voice was hoarse.
Moments later, Melody was wheeled into the delivery room.
Zev, still shaken, hurried to a quiet corner and called Gary.
Oscar was alive. And he had found a way to send them a message.
That also meant the chances of Patrick and Ken being alive had just risen dramatically.
Melody had a swift labor and quickly gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Meanwhile, at Kelly’s place, she was lying in bed, happily entertaining her newborn daughter. Jasper and Shane sat on the carpet by the bed, playing with toys.
The bedroom was warm and inviting.
“This one’s for the little one.” Shane and Jasper both adored the baby, eager to give her all the best things.
“Melody just delivered her baby. It’s a boy!” Zev burst into the room excitedly and shared the good news with Kelly. “Both she and the baby are doing well.”
Kelly gave a relieved smile, but a touch of sadness crept into her expression. “If only Oscar were still here…”
He and Melody finally had a child, but he was not here to see it.
“I have one more good news. Oscar might still really be alive,” Zev whispered in Kelly’s ear.
Kelly looked at him in shock. “Did you find evidence?”
Zev nodded.
He had traced the doctor who had treated Oscar. It turned out the doctor was connected to Beau and Patrick. To keep his job, he had agreed to help Patrick stage Oscar’s death and send him away from Seaville.
Now, it was almost certain that Oscar was still alive.
“Oscar is smart. He knew how to get a message to us.” Kelly’s eyes welled up with excitement.
“I will find them,” Zev hugged Kelly, his voice thick with emotion.
As long as Oscar was alive, there was still hope.
“Hey, our baby is still waiting for you to name her.” Kelly gave Zev a resigned smile.
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Zev’s mind had been so focused on the case that he had forgotten about the most important thing.
“Sorry…” Zev gently stroked his newborn daughter’s soft little fingers and smiled, “Let’s name her Hazel Lockhart. After all, hazelnuts are your favorite snack.”
Kelly let out a hearty laugh. “Is that all the creativity you have? Alright, let’s call her Hazel then.”
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