"At the end of the day, this issue is between a young couple who are going through a tough time. Don't be so harsh on Lucas," Cedric remarked.

Beatrice rolled her eyes. "Look at you, already defending him before I even said anything to Lucas. You're the reason he's like this!"

"Sure, it's all my fault. It's not like you've ever spoiled Lucas, right?" Cedric chided sarcastically.

Beatrice cocked an eyebrow. "Are you trying to settle old scores with me? I won't deny that I doted on Lucas when he was a child! But when it comes to more important matters, I never let him do as he pleased!"

Cedric nodded. "Okay, okay. You're right. I'm the one who let him have his way. But on a more serious note, I do need to talk with him when he returns. He can't just cast aspersions on Melody like this!" Beatrice sighed and pointed out, "Melody is sad because he doesn't trust her."

Even Cedric acknowledged that the entire issue centered around trust.

to fall asleep, but she collapsed as soon as her head hit the pillow. However, her sleep was far from serene due

Lucas unhesitatingly chose another woman over her,

Lucas said, holding Thalia's hand with a childlike

held Thalia's hand and smiled in a way that she had never seen before. The woman asked, "Yeah! I came

You're not feeling well, so let's not stay outside

hands and departed, leaving Melody watching helplessly as their figures grew further

that it was nothing more than a dream. Though none of it was real, the pain of not being chosen lingered in her heart. She wiped the cold sweat from

her, "Melody? Are you

Grandma! You can go ahead and start without me. I'm going to the bathroom

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255