Chapter 1915

Beatrice's question made Melody uneasy. How on earth could she explain to Beatrice that their meeting was the result of a one-night stand because she entered the wrong room last night?

Lucas had not briefed her on how to handle this situation, so she was scrambling for the right words.

"We..." After a prolonged pause, Melody finally said, "This one time, I ran into some trouble, and Lucas helped me out. I thanked him afterward, and, well...we got to know each other."

She deliberately made her answer general enough so as to not cause suspicions.

"Really?'' Beatrice eyed Melody skeptically. "I never thought of Lucas as the heroic type."

Melody silently agreed with Beatrice. Lucas appeared aloof and uninterested in others' affairs.

Melody forced a laugh and said, "Perhaps it's just fate, you know...”

spin a little tale

previous women around Lucas,' thought Beatrice as she observed Melody's

not-so-great reputation with Sanders had reached them, but the Melody standing

she became a bit uneasy, fearing that they might see through her. She stood up and said," Grandpa, Grandma, it's almost dinner time. How about

asked Beatrice with

pretty good

cooking three meals a day for herself and Wendy. It was during those times that she honed her impressive culinary skills.

nodded and allowed Melody to make her way to

fresh ingredients. Melody was struck with awe, but she quickly selected what she needed. In no time, she skillfully whipped up a few

dinner's ready. Come and taste it. See

As they looked at the spread

Melody took care of Cedric and Beatrice by occasionally

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