The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Lilin, take a look around and choose a room for us to stay in. We can share a room. While this house belongs to my friend, we should keep things where they are even though my friend doesn't live here for the time being."

Lilin nodded obediently, then asked, "But Mommy, what about my books? They're still at the hotel!"

Melinda sighed again. "I'll get them for you in a couple of days."

"Okay!" Lilin ran to check out the rooms as she was told.

Melinda sat down on the couch and thought over her marriage with Adam. She suddenly recalled the woman who saved her life.

'That Corinne girl sure was a special one. Now I understand why Zachary didn't fall for Sophia, even when he lost all his memory. Sophia is simply no match for Corinne's selflessness. Come to think of it, Corinne kind of reminds me of someone...'

Coincidentally, Melinda's train of thought was interrupted by her phone ringing. She took out her phone and saw it was from her best friend, the one she just had in mind.

"Mel, where are you? Adam couldn't find you, so he called me!" said Emily anxiously after Melinda answered the phone.

only reason Emily would call at this hour was because of Adam, but she did not want to talk about

don't worry. I'm staying at a friend's

a moment ago. What made you run away from home this time?" "Let's not

I won't say another word about him. Mel, it's fine to take some time away from him to cool down and all, but just promise me you and Lilin will stay safe,

worry, Emily. Even if I don't take my own safety seriously,

me a call

"Will do."

said, "Hold on

is it?"

Luna. Are you certain

long pause, she said, "Of course I'm sure. No mother would lie about their children's death! It's