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. Ste 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 ss of apple crumble. Ste 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 Ste, you don''t seem to have much appetite. Or is this apple crumble not to your taste?" Beatrice asked with a smile.


    Ste came to her senses, immediately scooped up arge 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 Ste was pretending, but she did not bother to expose it. Lucas stood next to Melody, looking indifferent.


    Ste felt even more wronged. Tears began to stream down her cheeks. "It hurts..."


    "Alright, stop talking. Ice can numb the pain." Before Ste could continue to act pitiful, Beatrice sent someone to stuff ice into her mouth.


    Ste was rendered unable to speak.


    "Miss Ste, you''re too careless. You even managed to burn your tongue while eating apple crumble."


    Ste could not speak, but she felt quite displeased.


    ''This olddy 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 andical.


    Lucas and Melody nced at each other.


    Melody shrugged and asked, "Do you want to take Miss Ste 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 Ste as much as she imed.


    "Lucas, take Melody back to the room once you''re done eating. I''ll keep Miss Stepany and have someone send her backter," said Beatrice. She then turned to Ste. "Miss Ste, are you feeling better? If you are, might you apany me with a stroll through the garden?"


    Ste 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.


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


    Ste 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.Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    In the garden, Beatrice''s demeanorpletely 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 Ste politely.


    Ste 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 Ste.