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.

than her in terms of looks and family background, so why does she get to

I never pursued a relationship with you because there were no feelings between us. I've only ever treated you like a

was because she was not the one he truly wanted. However, when those words truly came out of Lucas' mouth,

on, and the wound that had just been bandaged began to

doesn't like me that you're saying this?

her head and rolling in pain, Lucas immediately stood up. "Enough! Stop talking. Are you unwell? I'll go call the

of her since that was what he 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 for you. Why don't you believe me?

to see Thalia's condition. "What's going on? Didn't we say not to

stood silently by, not offering any

brief examination, the doctor realized that the situation