The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"I want to ruin her reputation. She deserved it! If it weren't for her, I'd be the one standing by your side now. I'd be Missus Rivera!" Thalia continued.

Lucas, despite his slow comprehension, realized she was referring to the incident in the restroom.

Thalia had previously insisted that Melody pushed her, yet she was, admitting to orchestrating it. Although he felt somewhat shocked, Lucas remained calm and composed.

His other hand, however, slid into his pocket to reach for his phone. "Ah, so it was really you. Didn't you accuse Melody of pushing you before?"

Lucas chuckled, his smile tinged with sarcasm.

Thalia frowned but forced a smile. "Yeah, how could I not blame that woman? She stole you from me, and she pretended to be pitiful with her injured foot! Why? I'm clearly better than her in terms of looks and family background, so why does she get to be the one by your side? She's not worthy!"

those things. I'm with her because I love her. I never pursued a relationship with you because there were no feelings between us. I've only ever treated

Lucas' feelings for her were fading. She had an inkling that it was because she was not the one he truly wanted. However, when those words truly came out of Lucas'

coming on, and the wound that had just been bandaged began to throb

it because your grandmother doesn't like me that you're saying this? I know you've always loved me in your heart.

rolling in pain, Lucas immediately stood up. "Enough! Stop talking. Are you

He felt complicated at seeing Thalia in such a distressed state. "Don't leave, Lucas, please don't leave. I'm the one who's truly meant for you. Why don't you believe me? I've sacrificed

to call the doctor. The doctor hurried over and was startled to see Thalia's condition. "What's going on? Didn't we say not to provoke the patient? Mister Lucas, why didn't

by, not offering

brief examination, the doctor realized that the situation was