The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Melody's tone dripped with sarcasm.

Thalia had often boasted that she had known Beatrice for a long time, but her actions and expressions did not reflect any sense of genuine respect toward the old woman. Thalia's warmth toward Beatrice only surfaced in Lucas' presence, which only invited scrutiny and skepticism about her true intentions.

"Yes. You and I are complete opposites. Lucas and I were childhood sweethearts. And you? You're someone he picked up from God knows where. Young men tend to enjoy themselves a lot, which I honestly don't mind, but the longer he stays with you, the more he'll realize how good I am. I'm confident he'll come back to me before you know it."

Melody could not help but chuckle at Thalia's unwavering confidence. "You're pretty sure of yourself. Does that mean your place is much higher than my place in his heart?"

Thalia released Melody's hand and grimaced with disgust as she fetched a wet tissue to wipe it. "This isn't a question of confidence. It's the objective truth. Simply compare the experience between Lucas and me versus you and him. A word of advice for you: don't invest too much emotion in him, or the breakup will hurt much more for you."

Melody shook her head in amusement. "You should spend your free time reading some books instead of being so obsessed with Lucas and me. As for which one of us holds a higher place in his heart... Well... You can think whatever you want if it makes you happy."

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