Beatrice's question made Melody uneasy. How on earth could she explain to Beatrice that their meeting was the result of a one-night stand because she entered the wrong room last night? Lucas had not briefed her on how to handle this situation, so she was scrambling for the right words.

"We..." After a prolonged pause, Melody finally said, "This one time, I ran into some trouble, and Lucas helped me out. I thanked him afterward, and, well...we got to know each other."

She deliberately made her answer general enough so as to not cause suspicions.

"Really?" Beatrice eyed Melody skeptically. "I never thought of Lucas as the heroic type."

Melody silently agreed with Beatrice. Lucas appeared aloof and uninterested in others' affairs.

Melody forced a laugh and said, "Perhaps it's just fate, you know..."

She had to spin a little tale without giving too much away.

around Lucas,' thought Beatrice

reputation with Sanders had reached them, but

uneasy, fearing that they might see through her. She stood up and said, "Grandpa, Grandma, it's

can cook?" asked Beatrice

good

herself and Wendy. It

interested in Melody's cooking prowess, so she nodded and

Melody was struck with awe, but she quickly selected

and taste it. See if it suits your taste," Melody

spread of dishes on the table, they began to view Melody

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