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.

the two, but as she observed

go back to their room. Playing the act of a devoted wife was draining. She found the whole

their room just after Melody finished

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

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

brief acknowledgment, Lucas headed to

sitting on the balcony with a cup of milk on the

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

not said anything and kept up the charade of the perfect wife in front of Cedric and Beatrice, Lucas still sensed

to leave the balcony, so she stood up and walked back to the room. Her dismissal left Lucas

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