The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucas had to have a soft spot for Stella. They were childhood sweethearts after all, and his entire demeanor toward her was a stark contrast to his distant attitude with Melody. The thought of that left Melody feeling downcast. She viewed the Riveras' estate as a temporary place to stay, as she would end that marriage and leave Lucas forever after a year. "What's gotten you so lost in thought, Melody?" Beatrice's question snapped Melody back to reality.
Melody forced a smile. "Oh, umm... Nothing much, Grandma. I was just thinking about what I should cook for breakfast tomorrow."
"As much as I love your delightful cooking, you shouldn't trouble yourself with these duties. Lucas married you because he wants to give you a good life," Beatrice stated earnestly. Melody was a responsible young woman, but Beatrice could not bear to see her doing those duties at home. After all, the Riveras did hire servants to do all that.
Melody understood that Beatrice did not want her to toil at home, but she viewed the simple act of cooking some meals for the old lady as a way to ease her mounting guilt of living a lie. "Speaking of Lucas," Beatrice began worriedly. "Did he say what came up? I wonder what it is that needs his attention at such a late hour."
Melody froze. If Beatrice learned that Lucas sent Stella home, their sham marriage would be exposed.
Lowering her eyes, Melody avoided Beatrice's gaze and explained, "He told me it was an urgent company matter."
"But it's already after hours! Is it that urgent?" Beatrice grumbled. "Even if something needs his immediate attention, he should've sent you back first before heading over! The company isn't going to crumble just because of a short detour."
Melody frowned slightly. Lying was not her strong suit, especially not toward someone who was treating her with such kindness. Beatrice's warmth and concern for her only filled her with increasing guilt. "He did arrange for Edmund to send me back," Melody said.
Beatrice looked at Melody's frown and said with a heavy heart, "I didn't think you'd resort to dishonesty just to protect him. I saw the car that dropped you off. It wasn't Edmund's."
"You saw that..." Melody looked up in shock when she realized that Beatrice had seen Sherman dropping her off.
Beatrice knew that Melody was not the type to lie and was only doing so to alleviate her worries. She took Melody's hand and patted it gently. "Don't be nervous, Melody. I don't blame you. I just feel that you deserve better."
"Mister Lucas is treating me well. I understand his situation. Running a large company is demanding, so it's natural for him to be busy," Melody insisted earnestly. Beatrice sighed. "Okay. It's getting late. You should go get some rest."
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Melody wanted to further explain things, but she feared that she might
make things murkier than they m already were. With a sigh, she took heed of Beatrice's suggestions and went to her room. As soon as she went in, she hurriedly gave Lucas a call. Visit Popsnovel.com to read the latest chapter of this novel
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Her frustration grew more and more when all her calls to him went
unanswered. Since she was unable? to reach him, she typed a message. [Grandma knows you didn't send me home. I told her you went to the company. You can double down on that when you return.] Visit Popsnovel.com to read the latest chapter of this novel
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Melody slumped back after sending the message. She was unsure if m Lucas would see it before returning home, but she had already done all that she could. Visit Popsnovel.com to read the latest chapter of this
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