To Lean On

At Lancaster Ancestral Mansion

"Everything's been sorted out now, so you don't need to worry," Rock reassured Melanie, lowering his phone after finishing a call.

Melanie let out a deep sigh of relief. "I'm glad to hear that, but... Dina… knowing her, she won't stop. She'll just wait for another chance to go after Rain."

"Come, let's sit," Rock said, leading Melanie to the balcony.

Once they were seated, Melanie looked at him and then bowed slightly. "Thank you so much for supporting my niece all this time. I'm truly grateful. Rain deserves a family that accepts her and treats her with love." Her voice cracked, and Rock could tell she was fighting back tears.

"Rain is already part of our family," he said gently, "which means you are too."