CHAPTER 53
Author: R. AUSTINNITE
last update2024-10-18 08:42:14

Lowlife? Tedmond frowned, realizing that was how he was being referred to. He glanced at the woman before him, guessing she must be a star since she seemed to know Melody, but he didn't recognize her.

“He is not a lowlife,” Melody sighed. “I don’t know why you enjoy mocking people who have done nothing to you.”

The woman chuckled. “I, Liliate, am the only one who can. Besides, I stole your ex-boyfriend and am currently dating him. Are you chasing younger men now so I can’t seduce them too?”

Tedmond’s frown faded as he listened. Was this woman bullying Melody?

“You always pick up my trash,” Melody replied, unfazed. “So, it’s unsurprising that you’d brag about it.”

"Melody, I must admit he is quite handsome, but he isn’t as hot as my boyfriend!" Liliate claimed.

Tedmond glanced at Melody. “Who is she?”

Liliate’s eyes widened. “What? How dare you not recognize me?”

“Am I supposed to?” Tedmond asked, his tone indifferent. “I’ve never seen you before. How special are you that I need to kn
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