At that moment, Melody seemed like a completely different person from the one who ignored him at the door.

Lucas gazed at her with probing eyes.

'What's wrong with her again?' Lucas wondered.

Melody noticed his gaze and nervously asked, "What's wrong? Don't you like this dish?"

"No, I love it!" Lucas picked up a forkful and tasted it.

Despite their personal feelings, they had to keep their act in front of Cedric and Beatrice.

Throughout the meal, Melody played the role of the ideal wife, serving Lucas with unwavering devotion. Lucas, in turn, accepted everything she offered, even though there were a few dishes he was not particularly fond of.

conflict between the two, but as she observed their

room. Playing the act of a devoted wife was draining. She found

their room just after Melody

blown-dry, and sat on the edge of the bed. She then said nonchalantly, "Grandpa and Grandma probably haven't returned to their room yet,

few days, Lucas had not been home much. Even when he was back, he always slept in the

Lucas headed to the bathroom for

the balcony with a

before walking over. He then settled down in the rattan chair

charade of the perfect wife in front of Cedric and Beatrice, Lucas

her milk without acknowledging him. Lucas' coming over seemed to be the reason for her to leave the balcony, so she stood

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