Melody paused and turned her head.

Downstairs, Stella saw Lucas returning and quickly walked toward him. "You're finally back. I've been waiting for you here for a long time!"

Lucas' gaze hardened when he spotted Stella, clearly not expecting her presence. "What are you doing here?"

Lucas had no idea that Stella was invited to have dinner at their house.

"Grandma Beatrice invited me for dinner. I thought she'd tell you!"

Stella's gaze caught Melody still standing at the staircase, and she quickly reached out to help Lucas take off his coat. "Come on! Take off your coat, it's warm inside. I'll hang it up for you." She looked like a proper lady of the Riveras, waiting for her husband to come home, helping him with his coat.

"No need." Lucas sidestepped, skillfully avoiding her hand.

She could not quite describe the feeling in her heart, so she quietly

of Beatrice finding out about their marriage. After all, it

the maid's assistance, Lucas changed his shoes and turned

me. She even cooked dinner for me. I wanted to help, but she wouldn't let me." "Since Grandma invited you, you don't have to be so cordial. Sit here for a

noticed Melody

their actions were indeed a tad

pushing the door open and stepping

fragrant shoulders and beautiful back radiated a luminous whiteness. Melody had not expected him to come upstairs and instinctively pulled the towel a bit higher, hands protecting her chest. "You...

sneering, "This is my room. Is it strange

retort but felt that his statement was

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