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.

doubts about whether there was some conflict between the two, but as she observed their interactions, she became more at

act

room just after Melody finished

and Grandma probably haven't returned

always

Lucas headed

was sitting on the balcony with a cup

at her forlorn back for a moment before walking over. He then settled down in the rattan

and kept up the charade of the perfect wife in front of Cedric and Beatrice, Lucas still sensed something

took a sip of 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.

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