The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 2061

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.

'She must be worried about Lucas! That's why she lured me outside to keep me away from Lucas!' thought Stella.

Stella felt even more unwilling to go out. She was confident that she would be able to win back Lucas' heart from Melody if she had another chance to be alone with him.

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In the garden, Beatrice's demeanor completely changed; it was a stark contrast to the amiable demeanor she showed Melody.

"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.