The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"Grandma Beatrice, just because you have a bias against me doesn't mean you should think I would do something like that. Lucas and I have been good friends for many years. I didn't know he would be asleep in the study when I came to get the book. You're really misunderstanding me! Besides, I only covered Lucas with a blanket out of concern for him. Do you expect me to let a friend freeze on a sofa all night? You said you were going to bed earlier. I would've definitely come downstairs to get you first if I had known you were still awake."

Thalia's explanation was reasonable and even perfect. Beatrice realized she could not find fault with her and had no choice but to compromise in the end.

"Is that so? Then I apologize for the misunderstanding, Miss Thalia. It's getting late, so you should go back to your room. Lucas has me here."

Having obtained the desired photos, Thalia did not linger any longer. She put on a very aggrieved look, biting her lip. She hugged her phone and the book, then left the study. Before going downstairs, she gave the study a mysterious smile. Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

'No matter how capable this old lady is, she can't possibly win against me!' thought Thalia.

After Thalia went downstairs, Beatrice reached out and touched Lucas' forehead. He did not have a fever, and there did not seem to be any signs of him having been drugged by someone.

would he fall asleep here?' wondered

to the bedroom he shared with her later and later. Beatrice knew in her heart that her grandson must be

time Lucas returned to their bedroom, he would recall the time spent with Melody. Thus, it was understandable he would not want to be

would fall asleep in the study. Furthermore, she had not heard Edmund mention anything about the company being particularly busy these days, so

be sleeping deeply, which puzzled her. However, she

study just now. Even if she wanted to do something, there

made sure Lucas was sleeping soundly before

noticed

thankful as long as that woman doesn't cause any more

to arrange for someone to keep an eye on Thalia's