Ch. 2371..2380

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2371-"Lucas, are you implying… that I deliberately pushed Miss Thalia down?"

Lucas frowned quickly but then relaxed the next second.

"I didn't mean that, but you should know what happened here. You claim not to know and even avoid my gaze, so how can I trust what you're saying?"

Lucas felt like he knew Melody well; she would not act so evasive if she were innocent.

"Huh! Just because of that, you think I've pushed Miss Thalia? Have you ever considered that she might have fallen by herself? Don't forget, I'm still using crutches!"

Melody's hands were trembling slightly. Although she had become quite adept at walking with crutches, her muscles would still feel sore after a while. In fact, she was starting to feel unable to hold on any longer.

However, Lucas' attention was all on Thalia, who was still lying unconscious on the ground. Thus, he was completely oblivious to the fact that Melody was about to fall.

Melody chuckled at herself, knowing that she would never be a priority to Lucas whenever Thalia was around. She had known it for a long time, but why did it still hurt?

Lucas had not even bothered to understand the situation fully, yet he had already concluded that she was the one who had hurt Thalia. It did not matter what the truth was because he had already decided on the conclusion in his mind.

At that moment, Sherman suddenly grabbed Melody's arm from behind to steady her.

"Melody, are you okay?"

Melody turned to Sherman with gratitude. "Thanks for your concern, Sherman.

I'm fine."

Sherman looked worried. He could see through Melody's forced smile. After all, how could he not?

However, he still had no idea what happened in the restroom moments before, and it was inappropriate to stay there. There were already many customers gathering to watch the commotion. "Lucas, the doctor is almost here. It's better to hand Thalia over to the doctor. It wouldn't be good for any of us to speculate on what happened with so many people watching," said Sherman. Lucas glanced at Sherman's hand on Melody's arm, then quickly looked away. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

He did not say a word, but he did stand up, walk over to the manager, and whisper a few words to him. The manager nodded and swiftly went to do his bidding.

Once the surrounding crowd had been dispersed and the ambulance had arrived, Thalia was quickly bandaged by the paramedics before being transferred into the ambulance. "Who's riding with us?"

Lucas followed the doctor into the ambulance. Before closing the door, he hesitated and glanced toward Sherman.

Sherman nodded, assuring him that he would safely escort Melody back to the set.

"Let's go. They've already gone to the hospital. Shall I take you back to the set?"

Sherman continued supporting Melody. He could feel she was starting to struggle, but if he suggested carrying her back, she would surely refuse.

Melody smiled faintly, unsure of what to say. Once they were both inside the car, she kept gazing out of the window.

Under normal circumstances, she would be talking to Sherman. She did not like putting others in awkward situations, but at that moment, she simply did not have the energy for it.

After arguing in the restroom with Thalia and her falling down, Melody wished she could curl up and disappear. In fact, she wanted nothing more than to go back to the dormitory so that she could hide from everyone.

"Sherman." Melody suddenly turned toward Sherman, looking at him seriously as he drove. "Do you also think I did it? That I'm the one who pushed Miss Thalia down?"

Sherman's heart ached with sympathy when he glanced at her to see her looking at him with imploring eyes.

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2372-Melody's eyes were filled with bewilderment and innocence. Tears also welled up in her eyes as if they were about to spill over any second. "Of course not!

How could I ever suspect you?"

Melody smiled bitterly. "Really? Do you truly believe me? Or are you just saying that to comfort me? I don't want to hear lies. I want you to tell me the first thought that came into your mind when you heard what happened. Sherman, do you really think I'm a bad person?"

Sherman did not know what Lucas had said to Melody, but her demeanor was clearly off, like some sort of stress response.

"I've never thought you were a bad person. On the contrary, you're the kindest person I know. Heck, you're even reluctant to take revenge when the others have wronged you. The Melody I know is always so positive and uplifting. Tell me, why do you doubt my trust in you? Did someone say something to you?"

Melody's eyes remained wide open as if she could not believe Sherman's words.

"Really? I'm not as perfect as you say. I feel jealousy, I feel injustice, and sometimes I wonder why it couldn't have been me who got hurt. That way, I wouldn't be suspected…" Melody curled up in the passenger seat, her legs not even feeling the pain anymore.

Sherman glanced at Melody and felt especially heartbroken. He had known her since their school days, and Melody had always been optimistic, beautiful, and kind to others.

However, there would always be one or two people maliciously tarnishing Melody's reputation because of Wendy's instigation. Upon learning about it, Melody would just smile faintly, unwilling to have those around her seek revenge on her behalf.

"Maybe these people were just in a bad mood and needed someone to take it out on. I'm pretty sure they won't say such things about me anymore when they're in a better mood."

Melody often counseled her roommates the same way, but sometimes her friends would get even angrier than she did.

Melody would just smile faintly after hearing all those nonsense rumors. After all, what else could she do? Those who did not believe her would never believe her, while her friends who did believe her would ge angry on her behalf.

Melody felt it was already enough to have loyal friends around her. She did not ask for much; she just hoped that when such things happened, there would be someone standing by her side. 'She had done well in college, so how could such a confident person become someone who doubts her own goodness now?

Who caused her to become like this?' wondered Sherman.

He already had a vague answer in his heart. 'If Lucas isn't treating her well, then why can't I be the one by her side?' The car quickly stopped in front of Melody's dormitory. The day's filming had ended, and she could finally go back to rest.

Sherman opened the car door for Melody. He was worried about her state of mind, so he wanted to accompany her upstairs.

"It's okay. You have your own things to attend to. I'm fine now, really. You should worry about Miss Thalia instead. In fact, you should drop by the hospital to check on her."

It was clear she was forcing her smile.

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"Are you afraid that I might do something to you? Melody, I'm just concerned about you. I'm worried because even though you're smiling, you are sad inside.

Melody, don't keep everything bottled up inside. Our years of friendship should tell you that it's safe to confide in me, right?"

Melody took a sharp breath. She did not think Sherman would hurt her. In her mind, he was just a college mate she knew.

"Sherman, that's not what I mean. I'm really grateful for everything you've done for me."

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2373-"I just need some space right now, so can I have some time alone?"

Melody was exhausted by the day's ordeal, and wanted to be alone for a while, to gather her thoughts.

Seeing Melody's insistence, Sherman finally compromised. "Alright, but at least let me walk you up. I'll leave once you're inside. Is that okay?"

Melody nodded but did not need Sherman's support on the way. Sherman had to follow behind her as she leaned on her crutches, hopping up the steps one by one.

Sherman suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Melody should not be living alone in this small room. She needed someone to genuinely cherish and care for her. 'If

Lucas can't do it, then I will!' he thought.

When Melody was about to close the door after Sherman escorted her back to her room, he suddenly reached out to stop her.

"Is there something else?"

Melody looked up into Sherman's eyes, then quickly lowered her gaze. She could sense the complexity of emotions in his eyes, but she should not dwell on it.

"You should go back, Sherman, if there's nothing else. There must be a lot for you to do at work…"

"I do have something. Something I need to tell you," interjected Sherman.

Melody's heart started racing; she felt like it was jumping up to her throat. "Um, can we talk about it next time? I'm feeling tired today."

"Melody, how long are you going to keep avoiding me? I have to say it now. I just want you to give me a chance. Is that so difficult?"

Melody did not know what to say. "You know I've always just seen you as a friend. I'm sorry…"

Sherman was not discouraged by that. Instead, he continued speaking, "I know, but I was the one who met you first! I know Lucas is a catch. He's made a name for himself in the business world at such a young age and has countless admirers. I pale in comparison to Lucas. I would've kept my mouth shut if he treated you well, but that's obviously not the case! Why don't you just leave him since you don't seem to be happy with him?"

Melody looked at Sherman with a mixture of shock and disbelief.

"Sherman, you don't need to compare yourself to Lucas. You two are completely different people. You have your strengths, and he has his brilliance. Sherman, there's really no need for you to compare yoursel to Lucas."

Sherman found Melody's soothing tone and slight frown incredibly moving.

'Even now, her first thought is to comfort me…' Melody worried that Sherman was constantly comparing himself to Lucas because of her.

"I never wanted to compete with Lucas for anything because he's just too outstanding. I know it's almost impossible to compete with him for anything. But with you, I want to give it a try.

"I know you're not an object or a plaything for anyone. You're a living, breathing person. I just want to know if you're happy by his side. If you are, I'll take back what I said today. But if you're unhappy, please give me a chance. I've always been waiting for you." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Melody looked into Sherman's eyes and saw the same emotions reflected there as she felt. It was the same way she looked at Lucas. She wondered if Lucas looked at her the same way.

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2374-"I…" Melody did not know how to respond to Sherman. Was she happy with Lucas' side?

There had been moments of happiness where just being in the same space as him seemed enough for her. However, ever since Thalia appeared, everything became complicated. Lucas' attention was no longer solely on her; there was another woman in his world, someone he spent more time with and understood better.

Since then, being with Lucas has brought more frustration than happiness.

However, she was willing to endure it just for those fleeting moments of happiness.

Until Melody could not bear it anymore and moved out of the house, she wanted to be clearer-headed and also wanted to know what kind of feelings Lucas truly had for her. Did he even love her?

"True happiness doesn't require hesitation or contemplation. You don't need to tell me the answer. I can see it in your expression, Melody. I don't demand an answer from you. Just remember what I've said to you today. Always prioritize your own happiness, no matter who you're facing, even if it's me."

Sherman seemed to genuinely not want anything from her or to hear her answer. After saying that, he gently tousled Melody's hair. "Alright, today has been exhausting enough for you. I've said more than enough. I'm glad you patiently listened to me. Now… go rest." Melody blinked slowly. It was not until Sherman let her in and was about to close the door behind her that she suddenly called out to him.

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"Yeah?"

"Can you give me a bit more time to think it over? Is that okay?"

During his confession, Sherman had already prepared himself for the unrequited love to come to an end silently. He did not expect to hear Melody's response. He nodded almost ecstatically. "Of course! Take your time! Alright, get some rest!"

After Sherman left, Melody set her crutches aside and slowly made her way to the sofa with the support of the wall. She was not sure if she could leave Lucas.

After all, she was bound to him by the contract. However, she was quite certain that he no longer had any feelings for her, a fact that left her feeling particularly bitter. After all, he would not have suspected her of hurting Thalia if he had even a little bit of feelings for her.

"I never thought falling in love for the first time would be this painful. Lucas, I don't want to continue anymore. I don't want to love you anymore."

Melody whispered these words to the empty room, with no one but herself present. Eventually, tears streamed down her face.

Meanwhile, Lucas was still by Thalia's bedside. Despite the doctor's assurance that Thalia was not seriously injured and would wake up in about half an hour, Lucas refused to leave until she regained consciousness. He could not bear the thought of anything happening to Claudia's sister after what happened to Claudia herself.

He also promised Claudia's father that he would take good care of Thalia from then on. He blamed himself for what happened to Thalia because if he had handled the conflict between Melody and Thalia properly, Thalia would not have ended up in the hospital.

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2375-Melody had made her stand clear. She would rather stay in the dormitory than at home. She did not like Thalia, and Lucas regretted not taking her feelings seriously earlier.

"Gasp…" Thalia woke up, but Lucas pressed down on her shoulder with a serious expression before she could move.

"Don't move. Your wounds have just been bandaged. I'll call the doctor to come and check on you."

Without waiting for Thalia's response, Lucas immediately called for the doctor.

Thalia's face lit up with a satisfied smile. Despite getting injured, the outcome was worth it. She knew Lucas cared about her after all.

'Oh, Claudia. I have you to thank for Lucas caring about me so much!' thought Thalia.

"Doctor, could you come and check to see how she's doing now?" asked Lucas.

The doctor came to examine Thalia and then turned to inform him, "Mister Lucas, there's no need to worry. Your wife has just regained consciousness, so some discomfort is normal, especially since she sustained a head injury. She just needs to have some rest for now, and our nurses will come to change her bandages on schedule." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Upon hearing the doctor refer to her as Lucas' wife, Thalia could not help but smile smugly. However, in the next moment, she put on a shy expression.

"Doctor, you've got it wrong. I'm not his wife…"

The doctor glanced awkwardly between the two of them before apologizing, "Oh, I'm sorry, I mistook you two for a married couple. My apologies."

Lucas did not pay much attention to what the doctor said. After the doctor left, he sat down beside Thalia again. "How are you feeling now?"

"It hurts a lot. My head feels fuzzy, and I can't even nod properly. It's really uncomfortable…" replied Thalia pitifully.

Lucas frowned and asked, "What exactly happened in the restroom? How did you suddenly fall to the ground?"

However, instead of answering Lucas's question, Thalia asked him, "Lucas, do you believe me?"

Without expressing his stance, Lucas continued, "What happened in the bathroom? It was just you and Melody there. I find it hard to believe that she would harm you."

Melody was usually very calm. Even though she would sometimes argue with Lucas, she had never resorted to violence. The fact that she had been involved in several incidents on the set in quick succession proved that she wished for nothing more than to avoid trouble.

She even tried to avoid interacting with other crew members whenever possible.

Although she might come off as aloof, Melody was very passionate about her work, which was why Shaun and the others had always liked working with her.

However, it was precisely because of this favoritism from Shaun that Melody found herself in a predicament. On the bright side, the same ordeal further solidified Lucas' belief that Melody was a pushover instead of a bully.

"Lucas, you don't seem to believe me, so why are you asking me? You should go ask Melody what happened!" Thalia exclaimed, her face filled with indignation as if she held a deep grudge against Melody. She even turned her face away.

Seeing the tears welling up in her eyes, Lucas felt a sense of helplessness.

"Alright, the doctor said you shouldn't get too worked up. I won't bring up Melody again if you don't like me doing that."

Thalia turned around and said, "Yes, I don't like Melody, but do you know why I don't like her? You only talk about how good Melody is and how you believe she wouldn't do such things. What about me? Do you think I caused myself to end up like this?"

Thalia was visibly distressed, her eyes even turning red. "I thought as soon as I woke up that you would investigate this matter, but who would have thought you already concluded that Melody is innocent without even asking me? What's the point of asking me then?"

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2376-"Lucas, do you know what kind of woman Melody is? She behaves differently in front of you. I know you won't believe me, but the fact that I got hurt should be proof enough. I couldn't have done this to myself. So why don't you go ask her what happened!"

There were no cameras in the restroom, so Thalia was confident her lies would not be exposed. She was not afraid of Lucas looking into the matter.

"I'm not saying I don't believe you, but…"

"But what? I've suffered such a serious injury, yet you still don't believe me and choose to believe her! I would've sued her if she wasn't your wife! I want her to

know that I'm not so easily bullied!" Melody was an actress then, so it would be disastrous if she got caught up in a controversy.

Lucas immediately stopped Thalia. "Don't act recklessly! It's different here than in Molomia. Lawsuits can be very troublesome. I promise you I'll look into this matter thoroughly. Just don't make any rash moves until I've got to the bottom of this, understood?"

Thalia smirked coldly. "In the end, you're still looking out for her. Lucas, sometimes I really feel like my sister died in vain. She would've believed me unquestionably if she was still alive! Sob! You and I grew up together. I've known you longer than you've known that woman. It's heartbreaking how you don't trust me at all."

Lucas could no longer maintain his composure after Thalia brought up old wounds. "I've never forgotten your sister's sacrifice. You can trust me on that."

Looking into Lucas's eyes, Thalia felt like she was drowning. "Lucas, I might have trusted you in the past, but you've changed. I feel like you're nothing but a stranger to me now. I thought that with our years of friendship, you would unconditionally believe in and support me. Even now, you show little concern for me, but you're quick to defend the person who hurt me. Would you still take her side if your investigation conclusively proves that she was the one who pushed me?"

Lucas remained silent, refraining from answering Thalia's question. He could not provide her with any answers until he had investigated the matter thoroughly. He also knew that Melody would not resort to such malicious acts.

"You have to trust me. I'll never let the person who hurt you go unpunished. At the same time, I can't falsely accuse someone. While I may have known Melody for less time than you, I understand her. She would never do something as harmful as this. There must be a misunderstanding between you two."

Meanwhile, Melody did not expect Lucas to stand up for her so vehemently to Thalia. However, a person's subconscious reactions often reveal their true thoughts.

When Thalia was lying on the ground unconscious, Lucas's questioning gaze was enough to suggest that he believed Melody was responsible for everything.

That look still sent chills down Melody's spine when she recalled it. She had thought Lucas would trust her unconditionally, but at that moment, she realized she had been too naive.

Melody gently wiped away the tears from her eyes. Lucas had behaved similarly during the previous incidents on the set, even going so far as to put an act for her sake.

Thus, how could he have changed so much in such a short time? It was always easier to go from poverty to wealth, but harder if it was the other way around.

After experiencing Lucas' unconditional love and trust, facing his distrust was nothing short of agonizing for Melody.

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2377-Melody even wanted to ask Lucas why he looked at her like that. Did everything change because Thalia came back? However, deep down, she knew that she would have lost once she asked those questions. No one would be more pitiful than her.

In a relationship, the one who loves more often finds themselves in a passive position. She had already fallen into such a dilemma, and she did not want to be a bigger embarrassment.

However, when she was alone, she could not help but curl up and cry. She could not help but wish she could turn back time to start all over again, back to the point where she had not fallen for Lucas. In the hospital ward, Thalia turned away, still furious with Lucas.

She could not understand why Lucas would believe Melody so much. Clearly, she had suffered such serious injuries because of that woman, yet Lucas was still speaking up for her. All of this made her increasingly disgusted with Melody.

There must be some trickery involved. Otherwise, why would Lucas, a smart man, not believe her?

Perhaps it was because she was not convincing enough, so Thalia decided she needed a few people to speak for her.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely make sure you get justice in this matter. You rest for now. I'll go buy you something to eat. Whatever you want, just tell me, and I'll have Lynette make it for you," promised Lucas. Thalia immediately turned back around to face him, "You better make good on your promise, Lucas."

Seeing that Thalia was finally willing to talk to him, Lucas felt slightly relieved.

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However, just as he was about to leave the ward, he suddenly received a call from Beatrice.

"What's wrong, Grandma? Is everything okay?" Lucas asked.

Beatrice's concerned voice came from the other end. "What's going on? I've called you several times, but you didn't pick up the phone! Your grandpa and I were worried sick. We were so afraid that something had happened to you kids.

Did you help tidy up Melody's place when you went there today?"

Lucas rubbed his nose sheepishly. That caught Beatrice's attention.

"What's the matter with you? I asked you to help Melody tidy up a bit. Her foot hasn't fully recovered yet, so there's no way she can clean up her place alone.

How could you forget such an important matter?" Beatrice was furious. She herself would have gone to Melody's dormitory long ago if it were not for Cedric and Lucas stopping her.

Through the phone, Lucas could faintly hear his grandfather's voice. "Well, we only stopped you from going because you have a cold! You wouldn't want to pass it on to Melody, would you? Think of how inconvenient that would be if Melody got a cold in her state."

Beatrice rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah. You and Lucas are always right. I don't care. If you don't go help Melody tidy up, then I'll pack my bags and go stay with her for a month. I'll make sure she's fully recovered before coming home."

Beatrice was always decisive, and with so much happening, Lucas did not want her to disturb Melody.

"Please, Grandma. The set is filled with too many people, and there are so many things going on. Don't go to Melody's and make things more complicated."

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2378-"You brat, how am I making things complicated? I'm taking care of Melody, alright? I just wanted to check on her, but you and your grandpa kept stopping me! Aren't you two worried about her living all alone?" Beatrice could not help but feel a pang of heartache at the thought of Melody cooking and doing laundry all alone.

"Melody is only temporarily moving out. It's not like she's permanently leaving.

Why are you two being so cold toward her? Lucas, you better explain clearly what happened today. Otherwise, why won't you let me see her?"

Beatrice's intuition was always sharp, and Lucas found himself speechless.

Initially, he had planned to let Melody video call Beatrice using his own phone to show that he had visited her, but then the unexpected happened.

"Grandma, there's so much going on at work every day. It would wear me out if I had to report everything to you. You can just call Melody if you want to see her.

It's so easy now with smartphones. Even if you don't know how, Grandpa can help you, right?"

"Tsk, are you blaming me now? I just want you and Melody to have more time together, so you can give us a great-grandson sooner. It's not like we're insisting on a great-grandson; a great-granddaughter would be just as wonderful. Your grandpa and I would be very happy either way."

Beatrice and Cedric were both getting old, and Lucas was their only grandson, so they especially hoped to see him settle down and start a family soon. While he had already established his career, they still want to see him start a family.

Before meeting Melody, Lucas had shown little interest in women, causing even his elders to suspect whether he liked girls at all. Fortunately, everything fell into place after he met Melody. Thus, Beatrice and Cedric cherished their granddaughter-in-law deeply. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Find ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Grandma, you're thinking too far ahead. We're still young. We don't want to have kids so soon," Lucas explained.

They chatted for a while more before hanging. Suddenly, Beatrice stood up from the sofa.

"You're not young anymore. Can you stop suddenly standing up so quickly? I thought something had happened," said Cedric.

Beatrice paid no heed. "I can't shake off my worries. I'm going to check on Melody no matter what."

Cedric looked sideways at her stubborn wife. "If neither of them wants you to go, isn't it better not to go? Melody moved out precisely because Miss Thalia is still staying with us. With things being so unclear, she must be feeling uneasy. She'll definitely become even more upset if you go knocking on her door now when Miss Thalia is still staying with us."

Beatrice knew what Cedric said made sense, but Lucas' evasive behavior only fueled her suspicions about what happened that day. She doubted she would have a peaceful night's sleep if she did not get to the bottom of it.

Melody was not expecting someone to knock on her door in the middle of the night. She asked cautiously, 'Who is it?' 'It's me, your grandmother-in-law!' As soon as Melody heard Beatrice's voice, tears welled up involuntarily in her eyes. When she was still staying at the Riveras, Beatrice always stood by her side unconditionally no matter what happened, just like a real grandmother. This touched her deeply and made her cherish the relationship even more.

"Grandma, what are you doing here at this hour?

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2379-"Melody wanted to go and open the door for Beatrice but forgot that she had left her crutches at the entrance. As she stood up abruptly, she lost her footing and fell to the ground. The fall echoed in the quiet night, causing Beatrice's heart to skip a beat.

"Oh my, what happened? Are you hurt? Take as long as you need. I can wait.

No need to rush," Beatrice called out.

Melody's knee throbbed from the hard impact. After kneeling for a few seconds, she regained her senses and managed to lift herself up.

"Grandma, I'm fine. It's just a little knock. Please hold on a moment. I'll come and open the door for you now."

Melody struggled to open the door, leaning against the wall for support.

Beatrice's heart clenched when she saw Melody's messy hair and her standing on one foot.

"Oh, my poor child! You look absolutely exhausted." Beatrice's eyes filled with tears as she gently stroked Melody's cheek. "You've lost weight. How can you lose so much weight in just a few days? It's all my fault for only visiting now. I'd have come earlier if it weren't for this cold. You must have been scared, my child."

Melody hugged Beatrice tightly, nuzzling into her neck. "Grandma, you're never late. It makes me happy whenever I get to see you!"

Melody rarely acted like this, and Beatrice patted her back to comfort her.

"Come, Melody. Let's go in. It's not good to stand at the door like this."

Melody skillfully used her crutches to guide Beatrice into her dormitory.

"Grandma, usually it's just me here. I forgot to prepare a pair of new slippers for you. Would these be okay?"

Beatrice nodded in agreement.

"This dormitory looks quite nice. Mister Shaun sure has put in a lot of effort,"

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Melody turned back with a smile. "They've spent so much money on it after all.

Besides, most of the people living here are like me, and occasionally there are even big stars guest-starring. So how could they not provide good accommodation?"

As Beatrice entered, she noticed that apart from the small lamp by Melody's bedside, the rest of the room was dark, giving it a desolate feel.

"Do you find it too dark, Grandma? Shall I turn on the lights?" Melody offered.

Beatrice had come intending to talk with Melody, so she nodded. After the lights were turned on, she noticed that Melody's eyes were clearly red from crying.

"What happened? You look so heartbroken. I've asked Lucas, but he stubbornly refused to tell me anything."

Beatrice felt a surge of sympathy and immediately stood up to get some ice for Melody to reduce the swelling.

"Nothing happened, Grandma. You're overthinking it. I was just watching a movie. It was so sad, so I ended up crying," Melody lied.

Beatrice did not buy into her lie. "Then why was Lucas so evasive? You two must be hiding something from me."

Melody lifted her head to meet Beatrice's gaze. "Grandma, I don't mind telling you everything. But I have to say, truly nothing happened. Otherwise, I would have told you."

Beatrice still did not believe her, but she would eventually get to the bottom of it.

"Oh dear, I was so eager to talk to you that I forgot. Lynette specially prepared chicken soup for you. You always loved it at home, didn't you? Today, I had a whole bucket made and brought it over. Whenever you feel hungry, just heat it up in the microwave. Lynette said it can be refrigerated for up to three days

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2380-While watching Melody happily enjoy the chicken soup, Beatrice could not help but advise again. "Melody, why don't you come back home with me? I can't bear to see you living alone here, especially in such a small dormitory. You have to rely on your friends to buy food for you every day. It's not as convenient as having Lynette prepare meals for you at home, where you can have whatever you want…" Melody paused, then she looked up and smiled. "Grandma, it's fine, really. I find it convenient here."

In fact, the dormitory provided by the production crew was not small at all. It had three bedrooms, a living room, two bathrooms, and a kitchen. Melody did not really need such a large space, but compared to the Riveras' mansion, it was significantly smaller.

Thus, it was understandable that Beatrice looked down on the place. It just did not sit right with her; seeing Melody living in such a small room, she felt it was beneath her.

Beatrice knew Melody would not agree. Her eyes were filled with disappointment.

"Melody, be honest with me. Is there something going on between you and Lucas? I know you're both grown-ups now, and there are many things you may not want to tell us. But, Melody, no matter how old you get, we'll always worry about you. Even if you don't tell me, I'll still overthink. So it's better to just come clean with me." Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ ꜰindNʘvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Melody hesitated, unsure how to broach the subject. After a long while, she gathered her courage and asked Beatrice, "Grandma, have you ever considered that perhaps Miss Thalia might be more suitable to be your granddaughter-inlaw than me?"

Beatrice's expression changed instantly. "Melody, where is this coming from?

Why would you suddenly think like that?"

Despite the sinking feeling in her heart, Beatrice did not show it on her face.

Sure enough, Melody's unusual behavior was related to Thalia. Beatrice had long wanted to send that troublemaker away, but because of Lucas' strong attachment to her, she had not been able to do so yet. 'Now it seems that it would've been better if I had intervened earlier rather than letting Melody suffer like this,' Beatrice thought to herself.

Melody's voice could not hide her disappointment. She shook her head.

"Grandma, it doesn't matter where this is coming from. It's how I feel. I can't help but think that perhaps Lucas and I got married too quickly, as we've only known each other for a short time. Miss Thalia obviously understands Lucas better.

They complement each other in terms of talents and looks, whereas I…"

Melody could not continue. With a bitter smile, she quickly lowered her head, afraid to give anything away.

Beatrice sighed. She understood what Melody was saying, but love was not measured by how long a couple had known each other.

"Melody, I understand that Thalia's presence has caused you to question your trust in Lucas. But I want to tell you one thing, love is never measured this way.

Either you have it, or you don't. If Lucas and Thalia truly had deeper feelings for each other, why weren't they together before you came into the picture? There must have been something missing, which is why they could only be friends.

"I'm saying all this with a selfish motive. I hope that you'll continue to be my granddaughter-in-law, and I've already set my heart on you. Everyone else is just passing clouds. Melody, if you still have even the slightest liking for Lucas, I hope you'll put in a little more effort for him. Give him some more time. My husband and I watched him grow up, and we both know he's always had trouble conveying his feelings."