Chapter 1985

As expected, Beatrice saw the rumors even though Lucas had buried those stories.

"Grandma, I’m sorry for troubling the family again," Melody apologized.

Beatrice smiled and took a sip from her tea cup. "Silly girl, I'm not here to blame you. You're family now, so your problems are our problems. It's just that I don’t know how to respond to those who ask me about this."

Melody did not expect Beatrice to embrace her as a part of the family. In fact, she had expected Beatrice to give her a harsh scolding. Thus, she was immensely touched, and her guilt intensified at the same time.

Beatrice was so kind to her, yet she dragged them into this mess.

"Grandma, things are not as they're portrayed online. Those photos were taken out of context, and the man in the photos was my senior in high school. We're nothing more than friends," Melody explained.

She knew her explanation sounded feeble, but it was the best she could do. She just hoped Beatrice would believe her.

of proving my innocence. Wait for

to

into the car Lucas had

Lucas has instructed me

was taken aback.

not answer but simply drove

later, they arrived at city hall. "Miss Melody, Mister Lucas is

her ID

a contract, they had not

to choose

process was straightforward, and within half an hour, they had two copies of marriage certificates in their

but mostly resigned. "Lucas,

handed Melody his certificate as well. "Keep

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