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.

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

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

an inkling that it was because she was not the one

and the wound that had just been bandaged began to throb

because your grandmother doesn't like me that you're saying this? I know you've always loved me

Lucas immediately stood

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

and quickly went outside to call the doctor. The doctor hurried over and was startled to see Thalia's condition.

by, not offering

examination, the doctor realized that the situation was