As I expected, Melanie approached Matthew like an enraged bear when she got out of the cab.

She took a staggering step toward Ava.

I cried out in alarm and rushed forward, embracing Ava tightly. Melanie viciously grabbed my hair and yanked my head backward.

Ava was instantly frightened, crying loudly, "Mommy... Mommy..."

The stunned onlookers let out a collective gasp. No one dared to intervene with the heavily pregnant woman.

"Matthew, have you gone mad? You dare sneak around behind my ba