The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melody used to think she was not good enough, and that was why her parents liked Wendy more. However, later she realized there was nothing wrong with her. She did not need to be exceptionally special for anyone to like her.

It was only after truly experiencing the blatant favoritism her parents had for Wendy that she found Cedric and Beatrice's unconditional love toward her especially touching. It turned out that there was really someone in the world who would stick up for her and pat the back of her hand so gently.

Beatrice even felt apologetic about neglecting Melody after Thalia arrived. Melody had never experienced such kindness before.

Beatrice wiped away Melody's tears gently. "My poor child, you've suffered unfairly. Don't worry, I'm going to do everything I can to fix this problem. Just remember that you're a Missus Rivera now. As long as I'm here, I won't let any other women come in between you and Lucas. I'll also get Lucas to apologize to you. He was wrong in how he had handled this matter."

Beatrice suddenly recalled the night when she noticed Thalia acting strangely in the kitchen.

"Logically speaking, even if he was asleep, Lucas would definitely wake up if someone was messing with him like that. Unless he was drugged..."

in the kitchen that night gave her an

Thalia. She said she was worried Lucas might catch a cold so she put a blanket over him when she went in to get a book, but I saw her earlier in the kitchen. That woman must've done something to Lucas'

sense to Beatrice, while Melody only felt a creeping sense of

Melody. She was well aware that Thalia was trying to make her jealous and disappointed in Lucas by sending her the intimate

for you to stay here for the time being. You have

stood up hastily, eager to go home to start the

tomorrow morning. After all,

back sooner. Who knows, I might still find some evidence. I

discord between Lucas and Melody. Thalia's impression in Beatrice's mind plummeted