Cedric brushed off Beatrice''s concern.


    "Here you go again-worrying about nothing, and always meddling in this and that. There''s no need to fret about it. Let them be; young people have their own ways ofmunicating and making choices. We''re getting old. There''s only so much we can do, so why not leave them to it?"


    On this matter, Cedric seemed to have a more enlightened attitude than Beatrice.


    However, Beatrice was not willing to lose Melody. She finally found a granddaughter-inw she was satisfied with!


    [I didn''t expect you to trust me so much. Thank you, Sherman.] Melody earnestly typed and sent.


    [It''s not just me. You have a lot of fans on various tforms supporting you. They''re diligently finding evidence, trying to prove your innocence. Melody, with so many people still supporting you, you must stay strong and keep on filming!]


    Melody smiled as she epted the words of encouragement. She was about to thank him again when she suddenly remembered the girl she had talked to on Lucas'' phone.


    ''Perhaps Sherman would know who she was? After all, he and Lucas are cousins. Cousins usually shared more information. Plus, he''s the only person I can ask. There''s no saying when I''ll find out who that girl is if I miss out on this opportunity,'' thought Melody.


    [Sherman, do you know someone named Thalia?] Melody inquired.


    There was a minute of silence from Sherman''s end before he replied, [How do you know the name? Who told you? Did Lucas bring it up to you?]


    Melody did not want to reveal too much. [Well... Lucas did mention her, and I got a bit curious about who she is. So, I thought I''d ask you. You probably know more than I do since you''re his cousin. I''m just interested in learning more about Lucas'' past.]


    Melody''s words sounded casual, but Sherman seemed a bit ufortable with the situation.


    [Melody, do you really want to know?] Sherman asked.


    Melody almost wished she could nod vigorously to show him how much she wanted to know. In the end, she sent a nodding emoji.


    [Sherman, I really want to know who that girl is. But I don''t feelfortable asking Lucas...]


    "The truth is, their rtionship is quite simple. They''ve been friends for a long time and supported each other during their toughest times," Sherman sent a voice message. His tone sounded light, but it stirred a storm in Melody''s heart.


    [They''ve supported each other during their toughest time? Did Lucas go through something heartbreaking before?] Melody asked.


    Sherman nodded and replied, [Yes, something did happen, but I don''t know the specifics. I just know Thalia and her family moved abroad a long time ago, and Lucas asionally goes to visit her.] Melody was filled with fixed emotions when she read that message. ''No wonder this girl is so important and special to Lucas. They had known each other since childhood.''


    Sherman, seemingly unaware of Melody''s emotions, continued earnestly describing Thalia. [Thalia has always been a special friend to Lucas. He might introduce you to her in the future.] Special...


    Melody did not need Sherman to say it; she could sense it.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org.


    [Alright, I got it! Thanks for answering so many of my questions. I gotta go now since I have an early morning shoot tomorrow. Talk again soon!] Melody replied.