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.

whether there was some conflict between the two, but as she

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

entered their room just after

just 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, so you should wait a bit before going to sleep in

Even when he was back, he always slept in the guest room. Consequently, they hardly get

a brief acknowledgment, Lucas headed to the bathroom for

was sitting on the balcony with a cup of milk

before walking over. He then settled down in the rattan

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

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

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