A Whisper that went unheard novel Chapter 15

Melody paused for a moment.

Caleb said, "We were just eating downstairs. Dr. Chesson specifically bought you this cake. He said it was your birthday yesterday."

Maybe it was because he had said Melody was deaf yesterday, so Caleb still felt a bit awkward.

He hesitated. Then, he lowered his voice and said, "Ms. Wardolf, your birthday was yesterday, too? Let me wish you a happy birthday. I still have something to do, so I'll go back to my office. Enjoy the cake."

After speaking, he turned and left, as though he was worried Melody might call out to stop him.

Tiffany was also at the nurse's station. As soon as Caleb walked away, she immediately came over and said, "Mel, was it your birthday yesterday as well?"

Melody nodded.

Tiffany said, "Then why didn't you say anything yesterday..."

She didn't even finish before she suddenly realized the situation and stopped talking.

Yesterday, everyone had been celebrating Krystal's birthday. Nobody noticed Melody at all.

Tiffany finally realized why Melody's mood had been so off yesterday.

Anyone would be upset if nobody remembered their birthday and they still had to cheerfully celebrate someone else's. Nobody would feel happy in that situation.

However, Tiffany looked over at the cake sitting there and blinked. She asked carefully, "Mel, why would Dr. Chesson order you a cake today?"

Others not knowing Melody's birthday was understandable. However, Jeremy was Melody's fiancé. Did he forget as well? Yet, he had ordered a cake for Krystal yesterday.

Tiffany's inquisitive look was all too obvious. Melody's eyelids quivered. She pressed her lips together, straightened her back, and stayed silent for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Yesterday was really busy in our department. I told him not to order the cake then."

It was obviously an excuse, but Melody couldn't come up with anything else to say. Fortunately, Tiffany didn't press.

Melody wanted to shift Tiffany's focus, so she said, "Since you're here, take the cake and share it with everyone. Have some together."

"Sure!" Tiffany smiled as she opened the box. However, she froze when she saw what was inside.

Jeremy had ordered Melody a mango cake.

Everyone at the nurse's station knew Melody was allergic to mango. Someone brought a mango once, and Melody ate just a small piece. She ended up covered in hives.

Melody also saw the mango cake. Her pupils contracted, and her hands slowly clenched at her sides. Her heart suddenly felt empty.

She had been allergic to mangoes since she was a child. She had mentioned it many times in front of Jeremy. She couldn't believe he wouldn't remember.

Tiffany looked at the cake. She wasn't sure what to do and could only look at Melody hesitantly.

Melody couldn't describe how she felt. She didn't even have the energy to make excuses.