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 interactions, she became more at

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

room just after Melody finished

She then said nonchalantly, "Grandpa and Grandma probably haven't returned to their room yet, so you should wait a

Even when he was back, he always slept in the

Lucas headed to the bathroom for a

the balcony with a cup of

her forlorn back for a moment before walking over. He then settled down in the rattan chair next to Melody. "What's

and kept up the charade of the perfect wife in front of Cedric

her milk without acknowledging him. Lucas' coming over seemed to be the reason for her to leave the balcony, so she stood up and walked back to the room. Her dismissal left Lucas feeling displeased. He, too,

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