The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Finally, not wanting to be humiliated anymore, Stella made up an excuse and bade the Riveras farewell.

Beatrice did not bother keeping her. Lucas just lifted his chin, signaling a servant to see her off without any attempt to persuade her to stay.

Melody looked at Beatrice, and then at Lucas, thinking that it would be rude to have a servant see Stella off. However, when she raised her head, she saw Stella glaring at her fiercely.

Melody furrowed her brow when she sensed the hostility coming from Stella. 'Why is she looking at me like that? Forget it. I was thinking of seeing her off, but I don't want to be alone with her now. Who knows what tricks she might pull on me again?'

After Stella left, Beatrice had her maid take her back to her room. Lucas and Melody also returned to their rooms since they no longer had to act.

Melody sat on the sofa in the bedroom, assuming a possessive posture without leaving any space for Lucas.

unbutton his cuffs, take off his shirt, and casually toss it onto the table in the walk-in wardrobe. Every action of his seemed to be telling her that he was not happy. Just a

get close to her at all? She's quite the dedicated actress. She's the gentle Missus Rivera publicly, but behind closed doors, she can't wait to keep me at arm's length. She's behaving as if I'm poisonous!'

when it's time to wash if you throw them around like that,"

she was going to help

before asking, "In what capacity are you tidying up my clothes for me now? As my wife? Or should I still address you as Miss Melody?" "What do you mean by that? If you don't want me to

should not have meddled and helped him at all. She knew she

Stella before. When it all came down to it, Melody felt like she did not have the same respect from Lucas as Stella

ago, everything was fine downstairs. However, Lucas completely changed

have crossed that line in the first place. I was the one who made