Melissa shot Catherine a teasing look. "You just got here, and Mr. Smith is already chasing after you. It seems he really can't bear to be apart from you for a second."
A shy smile graced Catherine's lips. "What are you talking about? Lance is probably here for something else."
Melissa quickly climbed out of bed, and the two went downstairs together. Lance Smith was sitting in the living room.
"Catherine, you're here too," he said, a hint of surprise in his voice.
Catherine nodded with a smile, though her mind was racing. He didn't know I was here? So he didn't come for me? Daniel had specifically called for Melissa. Could it be that Lance was here to see her? About Jessica?
Catherine dug her nails into her palm.
Once they were settled, Melissa asked, "Mr. Smith, what brings you here?"
"I heard about what happened yesterday," Lance said softly. "I'm here to apologize on Jessica's behalf."
Melissa faltered, instinctively glancing at Catherine.
Catherine smiled encouragingly. "Why are you looking at me? Lance and Jessica are husband and wife. It's only right for him to apologize when she does something wrong. Melissa, just think of it as Jessica apologizing to you in person."
Think of it as Jessica herself? Melissa knew exactly what to do.
She sat up straight and cleared her throat. "Mr. Smith, since you know what happened, you must understand how deeply I was humiliated. I've never been so embarrassed in my entire life."

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