The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 2055

Melody paused and turned her head.

Downstairs, Stella saw Lucas returning and quickly walked toward him. "You're finally back. I've been waiting for you here for a long time!"

Lucas' gaze hardened when he spotted Stella, clearly not expecting her presence. "What are you doing here?"

Lucas had no idea that Stella was invited to have dinner at their house.

"Grandma Beatrice invited me for dinner. I thought she'd tell you!"

Stella's gaze caught Melody still standing at the staircase, and she quickly reached out to help Lucas take off his coat. "Come on! Take off your coat, it's warm inside. I'll hang it up for you."

She looked like a proper lady of the Riveras, waiting for her husband to come home, helping him with his coat.

"No need." Lucas sidestepped, skillfully avoiding her hand.

Melody, standing on the stairs, happened to witness this scene. She could not quite describe the feeling in her heart, so she quietly went back to her room.

They could get cozy however they wished. She was not afraid of Beatrice finding out about their marriage. After all, it was not her responsibility if it got exposed!

With the maid's assistance, Lucas changed his shoes and turned to Stella. "How long have you been here?"

"I've been here for quite a while!" Stella pursed her lips shyly. "Lucas, Grandma Beatrice is so good to me. She even cooked dinner for me. I wanted to help, but she wouldn't let me."

"Since Grandma invited you, you don't have to be so cordial. Sit here for a while. I'll go upstairs and change clothes," Lucas absentmindedly spoke before heading upstairs.

He had noticed Melody going upstairs.

Melody pursed her lips, unwilling to face Lucas in such attire. Hastily grabbing some change of clothes from the bed, she turned and headed back into the bathroom to get dressed.

Once she changed, Melody emerged with a towel still on her head. "Miss Stella is still downstairs. Why did you come up so fast? Don't you need to spend some time with her?"

"Oh? Are you so eager for me to be with Stella?" Lucas squinted, observing her as she dried her hair.

Seated at the vanity desk, Melody absentmindedly combed her hair, avoiding eye contact with his icy expression. Seeing them together made her quite uncomfortable. It felt like she was being cheated on.

"No, I just thought you two were getting along well just now, and I assumed you must have a lot to talk about. I figured you'd chat for a while longer," Melody said as she chuckled awkwardly. "I thought it would be considerate to go back to my room, not wanting to disturb you and not wanting to be a third wheel."

Her words cast a shadow over Lucas' face.