Melanie Carpenter stood up and said, "Come on, let's go see Mai."
"What do we need to see her for? I don't want to go!"
"The rhododendrons on the island are blooming; let's take Mai to pick some."
Many rhododendrons were planted on the island. When they were in full bloom, red and vibrant, they were a truly delightful sight. Melanie Carpenter loved rhododendrons; her room was filled with them.
"Cousin, why do we need to bring Mai? Look at her vacant state. What can she do?" Bella Ford was full of hostility toward Sienna Johnson.
"Because Sixth Brother wants to see me getting along peacefully with Mai..."
Bella Ford stopped talking.
Melanie Carpenter gently held Bella Ford's hand. "Why are you making that face?" she said softly. "You should be happy."
"What should I be happy about?" Bella Ford whispered back.
