"What?" Thalia looked up, surprised by Melody's sudden question. Melody seized the opportunity to ask further.

"Why are you so insistent that Grandma fell by herself? Did you see something you're not telling us?"

Thalia quickly changed her demeanor to one of apparent grievance.

"I didn't see anything. I just think Grandma Beatrice is old, and I know we all don't want this kind of accident to happen, but that's just life. I also know Lucas listens to you now, so whatever I say, you both think it's wrong. I'm fine with that, but it's also precisely because he listens to you that you should advise him. Or do you really want him to keep worrying like this?"

"Is that so? Is that what you think?" asked Melody.

There was no way Melody would be easily fooled by Thalia, given their past history. She had already suspected Thalia, but she could not say anything since she did not have any evidence yet. After all, Thalia might take it as Melody causing trouble for her.

Lucas touched Melody's hand lightly. "Let it go. It's more important to find evidence now. If we can't, we'll just have to wait for Grandma to wake up."

will wake up," Melody said confidently,

his own resolve strengthened

found nothing. It'd be pointless for you two to continue sacrificing your sleep," Lucas said firmly. Quinn remained

Lucas would not let her. "I'll have the driver take you back. It's not convenient for you to stay here. I'll contact you

while Quinn leaned against the car door, gazing out the window lost in

wanted to stay. Why didn't you speak up for me?" Thalia

did Quinn turn to look at her. "Can't you see that Lucas

"Ha! Who do

you think

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