My Super Sassy Dad: Stop Running Away, Mrs. Quinn!

The next day, the stylist did Melody Thorne’s hair and chose a gown for her. Having had a child, Melody Thorne now exuded a pure yet enchanting allure, more captivating than before.

Nina King scrutinized her, thinking a mere month’s disappearance wouldn’t change anything, yet something was off with her eyes—they seemed too pure.

"Remember, your gaze has to be fierce, got it?"

"Mm," Melody Thorne adopted her fiercest look.

Nina King "..."

At the award ceremony, per Nina King’s request, Jared Quinn stayed outside waiting for her and did not go in.

Melody Thorne wore a long gown, and her appearance instantly caused a commotion, with all the reporters pointing their cameras at her, swarming around her.

"Miss Thorne, please clarify why you disappeared for a month. Were you secretly having a child for the Quinn Family?"

"Miss Thorne, are you aware that your fans are very disappointed now? Many got hurt in their efforts to see you over the past month."

"Miss Thorne, please answer our questions."

Facing the cameras, Melody Thorne reacted in the most primal way, as if she was already used to it.

"Everyone, please quiet down. The reason I disappeared for a month was because I returned to the Seymour Family in Crestfall and had a quarrel with Jared. Couples argue—it’s normal. My father was the one in the hospital. I’m very upset by everyone’s wild speculation and hope that everyone focuses on my work, not my private matters.

Also, someone mentioned that many of my fans got hurt trying to meet me. I will compensate for any injuries, but I believe my fans love me the most and wouldn’t do anything so irrational."

"Yes, yes, thank you all for your love. Please give our artist some more time," Nina King stood in front of Melody Thorne. "Isn’t the award ceremony about to start? Let’s focus on that."

The journalists were clearly dissatisfied with this explanation.

"Miss Thorne, please be clear and don’t brush us off or the public. The news that day wasn’t unfounded; it was relayed by the second son of the Quinn Family. We believe he was once a part of the family and wouldn’t lie to us!"

"Miss Thorne, do you have any evidence to prove you weren’t at the hospital or giving birth then?"

Facing the aggressive reporters, Melody Thorne’s gaze gradually turned cold, as if it emanated from within her.

"What evidence do you need?"

"It’s rumored that Miss Thorne previously had a C-section at the hospital, so there should be a scar on your belly. Can we see it?"

"Melody is an artist; even if there wasn’t this issue, there’d be other slanders against her," Nina King stood in front, knowing full well that Melody Thorne must have a scar on her belly.

"Are you really asking her to strip off her dress and let you check?"

"Our actions are meant to clear Miss Thorne’s name. With so many cameras here, wouldn’t it be better if Miss Thorne just proved it clearly?"

Nina King’s face turned livid with rage at such shameless media clinging to the issue.

"What if there’s no scar on my belly?" Melody Thorne laughed, coldness radiating from her clear eyes as she looked at the persistent reporter.