The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"I want to ruin her reputation. She deserved it! If it weren't for her, I'd be the one standing by your side now. I'd be Missus Rivera!" Thalia continued.

Lucas, despite his slow comprehension, realized she was referring to the incident in the restroom.

Thalia had previously insisted that Melody pushed her, yet she was, admitting to orchestrating it. Although he felt somewhat shocked, Lucas remained calm and composed.

His other hand, however, slid into his pocket to reach for his phone. "Ah, so it was really you. Didn't you accuse Melody of pushing you before?"

Lucas chuckled, his smile tinged with sarcasm.

a smile. "Yeah, how could I not blame that woman? She stole you from me, and she pretended to be pitiful with her injured foot! Why? I'm clearly better than her in terms of looks and family background, so why does she get to be the one by your side? She's not worthy!" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

"I've never cared about those things. I'm with her because I love her. I never pursued a relationship with you because there

it was because she was not the

on, and the wound that had just been

doesn't like me that you're saying this? I know you've always loved me in your heart. Otherwise,

immediately stood up. "Enough! Stop talking. Are

promised Claudia. He felt complicated at seeing Thalia in such a distressed state. "Don't leave, Lucas, please don't leave. I'm the one who's truly meant

hurried over and was startled to see Thalia's condition. "What's going on? Didn't we say not to

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examination, the doctor realized that