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The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2421-"That's settled, then." Once everything was arranged, Wendy felt relaxed. After giving Helen a peck on the cheek, she bounced back to her own room.

Meanwhile, Helen stood in place, touching her cheek, unsure of what to say.

Was she really going to betray her biological daughter for the sake of her stepdaughter?

After returning to her room, Wendy took out her phone and tearfully recounted everything she had experienced over the years as Melody's sister.

She titled the post, [Melody, How Many More People Do You Want to Bully?] Melody had not brought any benefits to Wendy at all, yet she got to thrive in the entertainment industry. Wendy resented this so deeply. In terms of looks, she

was so much more beautiful than Melody, and in terms of family background, Melody was just a pitiful nobody.

'How could Melody compare to me? She's just a newbie, so how come she gets to star in Director Shaun's movie? Gah! I can't believe she stole all of my chances!' The thought of Melody debuting and getting an invitation from Shaun makes Wendy seethe with hatred.

"My dear sister, it seems you won't make a comeback this time. Since everyone is calling you out, there's no harm in me coming out to denounce you, right?"

As she looked at the post she had written, Wendy herself felt moved by its emotional depth. It was enough to bring tears to her own eyes, let alone those online who were invested in the drama.

[I was part of a blended family with Melody; my father and her mother met after my mother was no longer in the picture. From the day I knew I was going to have a little sister, I vowed to protect her and be a dependable sister. Nobody expected that instead of the angel we anticipated, I'd be welcoming a demon.] [Since young, whenever there was something I liked, she'd always come and ruin it. Every time I cuddled up to Mom, she'd be there, mocking and taunting me with her cold, icy eyes. I never imagined that a child's gaze could be so ruthless as if it were poisoned.] [Fortunately, Mom also loved me very much and never showed favoritism toward Melody just because she was her biological daughter. But because of this, Melody became even more malicious, causing chaos in the entire household.] [Just recently, she caused me to be wrongly implicated and locked away. It took a lot of effort to clear my name and come out of it! We had no choice but to cut ties with her, a result that left our whole family deeply wounded.] [When she left, she didn't even look back. I had prepared myself to bury these painful memories, yet I never imagined she'd continue her wicked ways and inflict such heavy harm on that poor girl. Melody, how could you bear to do such things?] Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

[Now, at this critical moment, I'm not posting this to seek attention, but because I still have a conscience. Melody, if you have any conscience left, come out and apologize. It's been so many years; you can't keep trying to run away from your consequences. The people who've been hurt deserve closure. Stop what you're doing; this world doesn't belong solely to you.] [From your sister, Wendy-who still loves you but dares not approach you.] The buzz surrounding Melody's scandal had somewhat subsided at this point, but Wendy's post immediately thrust Melody back into the spotlight once again.

The Day I Kissed An Older Chapter 2422-Oh my god, I have no idea that Melody has a sister. She sounds genuinely heartbroken in her post. If someone can disregard their family, it's no wonder they can be so cruel to others.] [Tsk, tsk! I didn't expect this to turn out to be a soap opera. Melody, what other surprises are you hiding?] [I think Wendy's words are highly credible because she didn't jump on the hype wagon when Melody was at the height of popularity. Now, she's only coming forward because another girl has been hurt, so it seems she really cares about that girl.] [Don't you think these words sound too fake? It's ironic and laughable to say in a post that you don't want to seek attention. If she didn't want attention, why would she come forward to criticize Melody at a time like this?]

[I bet the person above is a fan of Melody, right? Even if someone doesn't want attention, how could anyone just stand by and do nothing when Melody has acted so ruthlessly? You think everyone is shameless like your 'master', not coming out to respond even when something this big happens?] Unexpectedly, the person openly mocking Wendy was not someone to be trifled with and immediately got into an argument with the social media user.

['Master?' What are you? A dog? Do you need a leash around your neck to speak online? I've always thought these things were just a deliberate smear campaign against Melody. You've all lost your minds, swarming to attack Melody. I'm just a bystander, yet I'm being labeled as Melody's fan by you lot.

Whatever, I'm just putting my words out there. Melody is being intentionally smeared whether you believe it or not!] The user with the ID 'Dare ToDuel' in the comments section really bore the brunt of the attack, and others started tagging him to argue.

[I feel pity for her every time I see you guys bashing her. You fans need to make a better impression of being a bystander. You didn't even remove the likes on Melody's teasers from before. Are you afraid we won't see through your disguise as fans?] 'DareToDuel' directly responded to that comment, [I refuse to believe that you didn't admire her beauty when you saw Melody's teasers before. Why do I have to withdraw my likes now just to go online? Who do you think you are to tell me whether I should like something or not?] The other commenter did not expect to be directly attacked because this was not the first time he ever insulted Melody. However, previously none of her fans dared to make a peep. Thus, he decided to take the passive-aggressive way out by replying in the comments section, [Forget it, I won't argue with this lunatic.] However, 'DareToDuel' did not let him off easily. He directly commented, [Are you scared now? Why didn't you continue to reply to my comments? Aren't you so good at typing? You want to control everything, even how I use the Internet?] The other commenter easily retreated, probably because he found it pointless.

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[Some people bring chaos wherever they go, maybe because her acting skills are just too good, making many established actresses feel threatened. But I just want to say, these accusations are simply too fake. If you just set aside your biases and take a good look, you'll see it's just someone intentionally smearing her. Today, I've been labeled a fan when I'm just a bystander, but you know what? I'm going to let it slide for now.

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2423-I'll wait until the truth comes to light one day. Then, you all better come and apologize to me.] Melody's fans watched the heated argument with bated breath, never expecting that a bystander would speak up for Melody. Most people were not very eloquent, so they quietly started following 'Dare To Duel'. 'Dare ToDuel' just wanted to enjoy being online. They left a message on their profile, [To all Melody's fans, no need to follow me. I'm just an ordinary social media user who dislikes witch hunts.] Before this, her attitude toward this matter was just casual interest. Since she also got involved in the verbal battle, she ended up paying attention to the 'insider'. She wanted to see how deep Tasha was in the entertainment industry.

After taking a look at Tasha's profile, she found her posts and arguments to be absurd. 'DareToDuel' reposted Tasha's post with the caption, [What's been causing a stir online recently are these kinds of stupid posts. Don't tell me you guys believe such stupid things. Are you lot brainless?] As soon as she did that, it immediately sparked a storm online. However, since there was somebody outright supporting Melody, many who were previously watching from the sidelines also joined the fray. [Finally, someone dares to speak up. I've been holding this in for so long, it's been driving me crazy. This so-called 'insider' claims to know the ins and outs of the entertainment industry, but look at her incredibly naive writing style. Do you think someone like that can survive in the industry?] Underneath this comment, many people joined in mocking Tasha, making fun of her seemingly low education level, believing that most of those who believed her were minors.

Tasha, who gloated with pride at how many paid attention to her, was understandably stunned when she picked up her phone and saw the flood of insulting comments.

'I thought they all believed me! Why are they all accusing me now?' thought Tasha.

She felt her heart rate increasing. She randomly clicked on one comment, only to find them mocking her speech, saying she seemed uneducated.

Tasha was furious. After all, it was true she had dropped out of high school.

[As if you're any better! You're just blabbering nonsense here!] Tasha planned to wait until the next day to post some fabricated gossip about the entertainment industry. However, as soon as she saw those people accusing her, she could not hold back her anger. She immediately started arguing with them.

[You guys aren't worth my time. Besides discriminating based on education, what else do you know? No wonder you're a fan of Melody!] Some fans comforted Tasha in her comments, but the more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She wished she could rush through the internet cable and fight that person face to face.

'It wasn't like I didn't want to go to college! It was because of my poor grades and lack of financial support from my family that I had no choice but to drop out of high school to work! I might've gotten my bachelor's degree now if I had continued my studies. At least I wouldn't have been fired by every company I worked for,' thought Tasha.

However, Tasha quickly snapped out of it. What did it matter if these social media users had high levels of education? Were they not still being deceived by someone like her who had not even finished high school?

"Heh! You losers mocking me won't see this coming. Once I trace your IP addresses, I'll teach you a lesson not to mess with me!' After causing chaos online for so long, she had gained some understanding of the technical side of things. She knew it was not difficult to trace someone's real address through their network address.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2424-Moreover, Thalia had given her so much money. Tasha had secretly transferred a considerable amount to her own account, making everything so much easier.

Meanwhile, Thalia never expected Tasha to be so stupid as to cause her so much trouble. Initially, she just wanted to find someone relatively easy to control to do her bidding. That way, she could quickly push all the blame onto her.

It was out of Thalia's calculation that Tasha would enjoy the feeling of being supported by others online. Thalia also could not believe that Tasha would leave such an obvious trace in her illegal activities. She regretted letting Tasha get involved in so much trouble in the first place.

Tasha sent the webpage link of the person who led the mocking of her education level to a hacker she knew.

[I want you to find out this person's identity and address. I want to see just how educated this person really is. How dare they mock me.] The hacker hesitated for a moment. He only took on jobs online and did not want to get involved in illegal activities like this, but the price Tasha offered was too tempting.

Since she had so much money in her account, spending a little to deal with people she did not like seemed justifiable.

[Okay.] Half an hour later, information on 'Dare ToDuel' appeared in Tasha's sight.

[No way! This can't be possible. Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?] Tasha looked at the person's impressive resume and influential family background. She suspected she had been lied to. 'Maybe this so-called hacker just randomly found some wealthy person's information online and sent it to me,' she thought. Unexpectedly, the hacker was terrified as well. [I don't want your money for this job anymore. Don't ever contact me again.] He knew he had kicked the hornet's nest this time. Investigating the information of a wealthy person's daughter so openly would definitely attract attention. This hacker was quite clever; he had already wiped clean all his traces online.

Only Tasha's online activities remained. She did not even have the chance to mock 'DareToDuel' yet but had already been found by the other party.

'DareToDuel' posted a lawyer's letter regarding Tasha in her latest post.

[Everyone comes online mainly to have fun. If that's the case, why do some insist on doing things that cross legal boundaries? A certain someone got angry at me for criticizing her, so she resorted to underhanded means to investigate me. But I've said it before, I'm not easy to mess with. I'll see you in court soon!] Her post shocked all the social media users who were following the online drama. They did not expect that the so-called insider would resort to doxing someone. This behavior was seen as extremely shameful by others. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

[Hahaha, this is all karma. I want to see if this insider can escape unscathed.

She spread rumors about Melody, causing Melody to be unjustly smeared with so much dirt. You sow what you reap, haha.] Tasha's last lawsuit filed by Leo had not even gone to trial yet, yet she was hit by another lawyer's letter. She was at a loss for what to do, but when she tried to call Thalia, she kept getting the message that he phone was turned off.

'Has that woman abandoned me?' thought Tasha.

The more Tasha thought about it, the more anxious she became. She regretted not asking Thalia for her other contact information back then. However, there was nothing she could do even if she was on edge with panic.

"Answer the phone, please answer the phone. If you don't pick up the phone soon, I'll definitely expose you. If I'm going down, so are you!"

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2425-Tasha bit her lip, hoping Thalia would consider this.

Meanwhile, Thalia remained unconscious in the hospital bed. Lucas, after confirming she was okay, left.

However, he did not go back home. Instead, he drove to the dormitory building where Melody lived. Sitting quietly in his car, he could not quite understand why he drove here. He just felt the sudden urge to see her.

When Melody received Lucas' call, she was completely disoriented. Her daytime schedule had been packed with filming, and it was nearly 10 p.m. when she finally returned to her dormitory to rest. "Hello?" She answered the phone

without even opening her eyes, only hearing very faint breathing on the other end.

Melody blinked, then held the phone away to check the caller ID. 'Oh, it's Lucas…' "Why are you calling me now? Hello? Why aren't you saying anything?"

Did something happen? Suddenly, all traces of sleepiness vanished from Melody.

She sat up abruptly from her bed. "Say something! If something happened, tell me." "It's nothing. I just want to see you."

In the pitch-black night, Lucas' words pierced Melody's heart like an arrow.

"Aren't you supposed to be with Miss Thalia?" asked Melody hoarsely. Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"What does me wanting to see you have anything to do with her?"

For some reason, just hearing Melody's voice was enough to make Lucas relax.

Leaning back in his seat, he imagined Melody lying in bed, talking to him, and that relaxed him even more.

"I thought you didn't believe me when I said I didn't push her down? Why are you calling me now? Don't you just find me abhorrent at all?" asked in a joking tone, even though she felt bitter about it deep down. Hearing Melody mention that incident, Lucas straightened up in his seat and solemnly apologized to Melody. "I spoke out of haste at the time. I know it was my mistake. I've never thought of you as a bad person who would do such a thing."

Melody was stunned. After all this time, she finally got Lucas' apology and the trust she had been waiting for.

She turned her face away and sniffled softly. "I'm not angry nor will I hold it against you."

Lucas chuckled softly. "Of course. I expected nothing less than the generous Melody."

Lucas' deep voice flowed into Melody's ears through the phone, sending shivers down her spine.

"Ahem! So why are you calling me so late? You can just tell me over the phone."

From the moment Melody received Lucas' call, she was filled with genuine concern rather than impatience.

Lucas realized this and felt deeply gratified. As long as he was with her, and she always opened her heart to him, that was enough.

"I just want to see you, that's all."

Melody fell silent. She did not know how to respond. She was afraid of overthinking things again. She could not help but wonder whether he was joking.

She did not want to be the only one taking everything seriously. Would it not be pathetic if after all they had been through together, she was the only one taking it seriously?

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2426-"Don't joke around like this." Melody's tone carried a hint of pleading. Her fragile heart could not withstand Lucas' repeated jokes. It might have been a casual remark to Lucas, but for Melody, it was another instance of him adding fuel to her infatuation. "I'm not joking. Why would you think I'm joking?" Lucas keenly sensed Melody's unease and added, "I'm downstairs right now." Melody's breath stopped for a few seconds. 'He's downstairs? What does that mean? Does that mean he's here at my dormitory?' "Don't you believe me? If you don't, come to your balcony and see for yourself,"

said Lucas, sounding somewhat amused.

Melody felt like this man must be insane. It was already past 2 a.m., and instead of going home to sleep, he drove to her dormitory building.

It was pure madness.

"You're crazy!"

Lucas chuckled at Melody's reaction. "Just come out and see for yourself whether I'm lying. Take your time, and don't rush. I'll be waiting downstairs for you."

He heard only silence from the other end of the phone, followed by faint rustling sounds, presumably Melody getting up.

The next moment, Melody appeared on the balcony. She was wearing a thin nightgown, holding her phone as she looked down below in confusion. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNʘᴠᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

In an instant, her eyes met Lucas', who waited outside his car. Between heaven and earth, only the full moon witnessed this silent exchange.

With one person upstairs and the other downstairs, each holding their phone, they silently gazed at each other for a while.

Finally, Melody said, "You're really a lunatic."

Lucas chuckled softly, his smile seeming to be more abundant that night.

Melody felt her vision blur. She could not see clearly, yet she felt she could see the rare smile on Lucas' face. She could not help but smile herself.

"I didn't lie to you. I wanted to see you."

Both of them gazed at each other, one upstairs and one downstairs.

A faint blush crept onto Melody's face. Even in her thin nightgown, she did not feel the least bit cold. She even felt her blood boiling.

"When did you get here? How long have you been waiting there?"

"Not long," lied Lucas. He had been quietly waiting downstairs since he left Thalia's place. It had been over an hour by then.

He had not planned to call Melody. He did not want to disturb her sleep.

However, he could not suppress his desire to see her, not when he was already downstairs at her dormitory.

"You're not lying to me…are you?" At that moment, Melody felt a connection between them like never before. "Since you're here, why not come up and see me?"

"Would you let me in?" Lucas asked somewhat dazedly, unsure if Melody would want to see him, despite the pleasant conversation they were having.

"Do you want me to keep talking to you on the balcony? Hurry and come on up,"

Melody said with a gentle laugh.

The moment Melody nodded, Lucas stepped out of his car with long strides.

After hanging up the phone, Melody rubbed her face. "Phew, it's so hot. I must be crazy. That man is irrational, but why am I also losing my cool? It's really improper to act like this in the middle of the night." As she muttered to herself, she could not help but smile again. She leaned against the wall and slowly walked back to her bed.

Not long after, she sat up on the bed again, then moved to the edge of the sofa to wait.

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The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2428-"Are you really Lucas? Is today April Fool's Day? Is that why you're here to tease me? Are there hidden cameras? Please don't lie to me, Lucas. Please, or I'll really believe you…"

Melody grabbed Lucas' hand. Her series of questions tugged at Lucas' heartstrings.

"Silly girl. Of course I'm serious."

After Lucas spoke, tears finally welled up in Melody's eyes.

For the past few days, she had cried and carried all her grievances alone.

Beatrice and Cedric believed in her, and she had friends silently supporting her,

but what she had not verbalized was what she truly needed-Lucas' care and trust.

She never imagined Lucas would say those words to her. Her grievances were finally being acknowledged. He said he believed her.

Lucas held Melody silently as she cried. At the same time, he recalled the events that transpired.

"There's something I haven't told you yet. Back in my student days, Thalia's sister and I were kidnapped by someone. While the kidnappers targeted me alone, Thalia's sister got involved because of me. Eventually, her sister lost her life because of it, and it was her sister who saved me.

"I've been carrying this guilt with me all along. When I saw Thalia lying there motionless, it reminded me of that day with her sister, and I deeply regretted that I failed to save her sister back then. My mind was in chaos, and that was why I spoke harshly to you. I'm sorry. No matter what, I shouldn't have blamed you because of my own guilt."

Melody looked up at Lucas. "You've hardly ever told me about your past…"

She did not dare to speculate on Lucas' intentions. Did this mean she was getting closer to him?

Lucas lowered his head, looked into her eyes, and reached out to ruffle her hair.

"Are you cold? Let's go to bed. We have plenty of time. If you want to know, I'll tell you slowly in the future."

Lucas scooped Melody up and carried her to bed.

Melody snuggled into his arms. Unexpectedly, she took the initiative to say, "I want to know everything about you."

"Then why didn't you ask me before? If you had asked, I would've told you."

Melody lowered her gaze and played with the buttons on Lucas' shirt. "I didn't ask because I thought you wouldn't want to tell me. I hoped that you'd willingly include me in your world, rather than me insisting on it."

Lucas sighed inwardly, knowing that Melody still did not feel secure with him.

However, they had plenty of time ahead of them, and he would make it up to Melody in time.

"Do you still want to know about Thalia?" This time, without waiting for Melody to nod, Lucas continued. "I don't want to deceive you. I just found out about Thalia's feelings for me. But I have no ulterior motives toward her. I only take care of her because of my guilt toward her sister. Do you believe me?"

Melody did not give him a direct answer, but deep down, she knew that if Lucas really liked Thalia, he would not be saying these things to her and being with her like this.

Besides, he and Thalia had known each other for so many years. If there were feelings, they would have been together long ago. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ Findɴovel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"So… I'm the one you want to be with?

 

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2429-Melody did not directly answer Lucas' question. She wanted to believe in Lucas, but she was also afraid of giving her heart away and having it trampled upon.

Thus, she wanted to confirm his feelings for her first.

"I want to be with you, Melody. Not because we have a contract between us.

Whether you believe it or not, we have plenty of time, and I'll prove it to you."

The two of them locked eyes in silence. Tears pooled in Melody's eyes.

Melody felt unclear if she had truly received what she wanted, but her tears at that moment were enough to show her happiness. The two embraced each other and fell asleep.

The next morning, when Melody woke up, she noticed that her waist was tightly held by someone. It was not until Lucas nuzzled her neck that Melody remembered what had happened last night.

Lucas had come to her in the early hours of the morning and confessed his feelings. It all felt like a dream, so when Lucas asked her what she was thinking, Melody was still in a daze. "What are you thinking about?"

"Hm? Ah, nothing… This just feels surreal." Melody blushed slightly and turned away.

However, Lucas roughly flipped her over so that they were facing each other and placed a kiss on Melody's forehead.

"Do you still think it's a dream now? I'm right here with you. If you're uneasy, just hold my hand."

Melody lowered her gaze and smiled faintly. This only ever happened in her dream.

"Alright, I won't take up any more of your time. Do you have a morning shoot?"

Melody shook her head. "The movie is in its final stages. I only have scenes in the afternoon today. How about you? Are you busy?"

Lucas looked at Melody, realizing that her question was actually asking if he had time to stay with her. Even with such a small request, Melody did not dare to say it plainly. The thought pained him deeply. "Even if I'm busy, I can always make time for you. What's the point of having so many employees if I can't do that?

You're the most important to me. I'll skip going to the office this morning and stay with you here. How about that?"

Melody's eyes lit up. "Great! There's a movie I've been wanting to watch, but I haven't had anyone to watch it with. It's just been sitting there. How about we watch that movie today?"

Lucas naturally agreed. Over the years, he had poured all his energy into the company. Apart from spending time with family, he spent most of his time at the office, rarely leaving time for himself. This was a rare opportunity to relax.

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Before Melody got out of bed, Lucas held her foot carefully and examined the injury closely. He felt relieved after confirming that she would be able to walk without crutches in a few days. "After your scenes are done tomorrow, I'll take you to the hospital for another check-up," Lucas said.

Melody nodded. "Actually, it doesn't hurt anymore now. I can walk without crutches."

"No," Lucas immediately vetoed her, "because what if there are complications later on? You have to listen to the doctor. Wait until you're completely pain-free before ditching the crutches." "Okay, I'll listen to the doctor."

Since Lucas arrived at Melody's dormitory, she was carried by him wherever she went. At first, Melody felt a bit embarrassed. She was not a three-year-old child who needed to be carried around like this!

The Day I Kissed An Older Man Chapter 2430-However, when Melody met Lucas' eyes, she could not help but compromise. It was rare for the two of them to be together, and so intimate. She liked it a lot.

In the past, she felt embarrassed to be too close to Lucas. She was afraid that being too close would reveal the heavy feelings in her heart. It would definitely be troublesome if her business partner suddenly turned into a romantic interest.

However, she could tell from the warmth in his eyes that he felt the same way about her, which made her feel so happy that she did not know what to do.

While it was relatively cold outside, Melody felt warm in Lucas' arms. In fact, his body felt like a furnace. Consequently, Melody felt warm too.

Beatrice drove herself to the Rivera Group building early in the morning. She wanted to confirm with Leo the progress of the work they had asked them to do last time.

However, she had not expected that Lucas, who had always been diligent, would still be absent from work at 9 a.m. that day.

"Edmund, where's Lucas? Why isn't he in the office yet?" Beatrice was somewhat displeased.

Lucas had not returned home last night, which meant he stayed elsewhere.

Thinking that her grandson was already an adult and not everything needed to be discussed with them, Beatrice did not pursue the matter further.

However, she did not expect that he would not even show up at the company.

She instinctively assumed he was at the hospital with Thalia, and this annoyed her greatly.

Edmund pushed his glasses up and answered respectfully, "Ma'am, as far as I know, Mister Lucas visited Miss Thalia at the hospital yesterday afternoon and left. I'm not sure where he went in the evening. Would you like me to call him for you?"

Beatrice waved her hand. "Forget it. If he hears my call, he'll probably think I'm always meddling in his affairs. Let it be." However, Edmund acted quickly.

Before Beatrice even arrived at the company, he had already sent a message to Lucas.

Lucas chuckled at Edmund's message, and Melody immediately looked up at him from his embrace.

"What are you laughing at?" she asked.

They were watching a heartwarming romance movie, so his laugh confused her.

Lucas simply showed Melody the message Edmund had sent him.

"Look. Even though I'm all grown up, Grandma still checks up on my whereabouts." Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FɪndNøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Melody smiled when she saw it. "I guess Grandma is worried that you might stay out all night and get into trouble. You should let her know, or give her a call.

I haven't called home in two days either." Lucas felt a warm feeling spread through him when he heard Melody refer to the Riveras' mansion as 'home'. He was deeply touched.

"You call her, then. Otherwise, Grandma will give me a scolding if she hears my voice," said Lucas.

Melody took Lucas' phone with a smile. Just as he guessed, Beatrice's tone was unpleasant when she received a call from her grandson.

"You rascal, where did you go last night? It's nine in the morning, so why aren't you at the office yet? Even if you're the president now, you can't be so reckless.

You should be setting a good example for all of your employees…"

Melody quickly spoke up, "Grandma, it's me, Melody."

"Melody? Isn't this Lucas' phone?" Beatrice checked the phone again from a distance, confirming that it was indeed her grandson calling.

She then realized that Lucas must have stayed at Melody's place last night.

Both Beatrice and Cedric had been worried that Lucas and Melody would not be able to resolve the standoff between them. Thus, Beatrice was happy that they had secretly made up and were as close as ever.

"Oh, it's you, Melody! Did Lucas sleep at your place last night?" asked Beatrice with a smile.