However, Lucas chose to go along with Melody's plan and followed Chloe home.

...

The taxi stopped at the entrance of the Riveras' residence. Chloe hastily paid the fare and rushed into the yard.

Melody never could afford further education after high school, so she reluctantly entered the workforce. Finally, she landed a position as a maid working for the Rivera family. The work was simple, but the pay was good.

Nonetheless, what mattered most was meeting Lucas. She had a crush on him.

Initially, she never dared to dream about being with such an unattainable man. She was content with just observing him from a distance for the rest of her life, but then Melody appeared.

'If an unassuming woman like Melody can become Mister Lucas' wife, then I can, too!' thought Chloe.

Little did she expect Melody to be quite cunning, figuring out a way to prove innocence by use of fingerprint verification. Thus, she needed to hurry home and wipe away all the evidence. That way, Melody would not have a way to prove she had not poisoned Cedric and Beatrice!

arriving home, Chloe did not even bother changing her shoes

wiping, Melody walked in. She pushed Chloe aside and took the pot from

have time to think. She tried to stand up, intending to

back with the pot still in her hands. Suddenly, Lucas

looked down at her and asked, "What's

Chloe did not expect Lucas to be back as well. She was so frightened that she

over as well, slightly bewildered by the scene. "Sorry for being late, Mister Lucas. What can I do

countertop and looked down at Chloe. "But I don't think we need to bother with

the floor and knelt in front of them. "Mister Lucas, I just came home to get some things.

do you think we're fools? Do you really think it's a coincidence that after I've mentioned evidence on the pot, you rush back home straight into the kitchen for that very pot?" Melody crouched down in front of her and continued, "I can confidently vouch for

about their health. The ingredients at

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