Beatrice wanted Stella to taste the food decided by Melody to make that ignorant woman thoroughly aware of Melody's position in the family.

After some thought, Melody suggested without reservation, "Let's go with the soup. I heard Grandpa coughing the other day, so chicken soup will be good for his health. As for the dessert, how about we go with something light like apple crumble? What do you think, Grandma?"

Looking at the sensible Melody and caring so much about both herself and Cedric, Beatrice felt even more delighted. "I think that's a wonderful idea! I'm sure your Grandpa will be very happy to know you care so much about his health!"

Melody's cheeks turned rosy, making her even more charming. "Grandma, caring for you and Grandpa is the least I should do!"

Beatrice, increasingly satisfied with her granddaughter-in-law, said, "Your Grandpa and I will be able to die peacefully when the time comes as long as you and Lucas get along well with each other." Melody quickly grasped her hand and said, "Grandma, what are you saying? No, no, no. You shouldn't say such things!"

She panicked a little too much, causing her spit to fly all over the place as she spoke. She immediately regretted it.

"Grandma, I didn't mean to spit all over the place..."

Oh, my

echoed

appears so kind all the time, so why does she turn into a

see what was going on in the kitchen but could not make anything out. The smile on her face

preparing to get closer, but Lucas stood up. He impatiently adjusted his tie, and Stella stood up as

said, "I need to attend a video conference. Miss Stella, please wait here. Edmund,

he turned and

not spare Stella a glance even until

the nearby cushion and pummeled it a few times. Her actions caused quite a commotion, prompting a maid to run over to

accidentally knocked the cushion to the floor. I'll pick it up right away." Stella squeezed out a smile, picked up the cushion that

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