Stella was overjoyed to receive that message. She had sent those text messages as a probe. It was true that there was a power outage at her home, but there was also a backup power supply, so she had no reason to be 'afraid'.

Unexpectedly, without much begging, Lucas agreed to come to her house.

'So what if Lucas is with Melody? He still came running as soon as I asked him to,' she thought smugly.

This time, she was determined to turn things with Lucas into a reality. Humming a song, Stella got ready to welcome him.

Meanwhile, Cedric watched as Beatrice neatly packed her belongings. He followed her closely and asked, "Where are you going? Shall I go with you?"

"No, it's okay. You just stay at home and keep an eye on Lucas and Melody. I'll be back very soon."

heard the doorbell

covered

in her excitement to see Lucas, never considered the possibility that the person

and called out

Beatrice standing there, staring at her with a somewhat coy

She even tried to peek behind the old woman, checking if Lucas was

Stella. Aren't you going to invite me

welcomed her inside. "Of course, of course. Please

as if she had stepped into quicksand, trailing behind Beatrice. She felt

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