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!"

I love her. I never pursued a relationship with you because there were no feelings between

was not the one he truly wanted. However, when

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

know you liked me! Is it because your grandmother doesn't like me that you're saying this? I know you've always loved me in your heart. Otherwise, why would you keep flying

her clutching her head and rolling in pain, Lucas immediately stood up.

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

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 you follow our advice?" asked the

silently by, not offering any

the doctor realized that the situation was worse than he had