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!

even bother changing her shoes and headed straight

as she picked up a cloth to start wiping, Melody walked in. She pushed Chloe aside and took the pot

time to think. She tried to stand up, intending

hands. Suddenly, Lucas

at her and asked, "What's going on

well. She was so frightened that she fell to the floor,

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

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

in her body, Chloe crawled up from the floor and knelt in front of them. "Mister Lucas, I

into the kitchen for that very pot?" Melody crouched down in front of her and continued, "I can confidently vouch for my hygienic practices when I'm cooking. So how could Grandpa and

been careful about their health. The ingredients at home were of the

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