The Day I Kissed An Older Man

The way Lucas called Melody 'dear' made Melody's heart flutter for a moment. They were so very close, so she worried that he would be able to hear her heart pounding. Stella found it difficult to enjoy her food at all when she saw Lucas and Melody acting all lovey-dovey.
After the main course was removed, everyone was served a glass of apple crumble. Stella mechanically scooped the content and put it into her mouth. She might as well be eating wax since every food tasted like one to her at that moment.
Beatrice was in a good mood, feeling that she had achieved her purpose for the day. Any woman with eyes and a brain would have given up when they saw how in love Lucas and Melody were with each other. "Miss Stella, you don't seem to have much appetite. Or is this apple crumble not to your taste?" Beatrice asked with a smile.
Stella came to her senses, immediately scooped up a large spoonful, and stuffed it into her mouth. "No, it's delicious! Ah-"
Her eyes were already teary when she raised her head again. She stuck out the tip of her tongue pitifully and spoke somewhat unclearly, "Lucas, it hurts so much..."
At that moment, Beatrice had already sent someone to get ice.
"Just close your mouth and talk less if it really hurts," said Melody sincerely, though her tone was indifferent. She could tell that Stella was pretending, but she did not bother to expose it. Lucas stood next to Melody, looking indifferent.
Stella felt even more wronged. Tears began to stream down her cheeks. "It hurts..."
"Alright, stop talking. Ice can numb the pain." Before Stella could continue to act pitiful, Beatrice sent someone to stuff ice into her mouth.
Stella was rendered unable to speak.
"Miss Stella, you're too careless. You even managed to burn your tongue while eating apple crumble."
Stella could not speak, but she felt quite displeased.
'This old lady really doesn't miss any opportunity to teach me a lesson, huh?' she thought.
The only thing she could do with ice in her mouth was to force a smile, making her look somewhat awkward and comical.
Lucas and Melody glanced at each other.
Melody shrugged and asked, "Do you want to take Miss Stella to the hospital?"
Lucas lowered his gaze and ignored her.
Melody snorted. The whole meal was quite tortuous to her, but she did notice that Beatrice did not seem to like Stella as much as she claimed.
"Lucas, take Melody back to the room once you're done eating. I'll keep Miss Stella company and have someone send her back later," said Beatrice. She then turned to Stella. "Miss Stella, are you feeling better? If you are, might you accompany me with a stroll through the garden?"
Stella still had half of an ice cube in her mouth, so she was not able to refuse Beatrice's invitation.
By then, Beatrice walked out. She did not even wait for her. Thus, she had to quickly catch up.
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'She must be worried about Lucas!
That's why she lured me outside to E
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Stella felt even more unwilling to go
out. She was confident that she m win back
would be able to win back Lucas'
heart from Melody if she had another
chance to be alone with him. Visit
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In the garden, Beatrice's demeanor completely changed; it was a starkn contrast to the amiable demeanor she showed Melody. Visit bignovels.com to read the latest chapter of this novel
"Miss Beatrice, is there something you want to talk to me about?" asked Stella
politely.
Stella maintained proper courtesy toward Beatrice, but only she knew what she
truly thought in her heart.
Beatrice smiled faintly, her vibe far surpassing that of Stella.