The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melinda felt extremely embarrassed and bowed her head on behalf of her husband. "I know this isn't remotely enough, but I still hope you'll be more open to accept it. He acted out of desperation to protect his daughter, and I'll make sure he makes amends to you."

Adam frowned when he saw Melinda bowing to someone younger than her. He was about to say something when Lilin intervened by holding his hand and persuading him to remain silent. Adam kept quiet, albeit reluctantly.

Corinne keenly sensed what was going on. She maintained a stoic expression, accompanied by a somewhat ironic smile.

"I'm reminded of a saying, but I'm not sure if you've heard it before," Corinne remarked.

"And what's that?" Melinda asked, somewhat perplexed.

"The law wouldn't be necessary if apologies had any value."

Melinda mumbled. "Oh..."

"I understand that you're my mother's best friend, and you've been taking very good care of her all these years. Your relationship with her is something I'll honor and cherish, but I cannot turn a

be erased. As far as I know, my husband was wheelchair- bound because your husband broke his legs. The suffering he endured can never be measured in words, nor can

daughter, Sophia, brainwashed my husband and kidnapped one of my sons. The suffering they endured was even greater than anything. These are facts, and I cannot let your

the past three years, and she could not deny the harm

hope you'll give him a chance to

retorted bluntly. "Sorry. I

might have forgiven Adam for Melinda's sake, but she could not impose such moral expectations on Corinne after the

never said anything. Enjoy your meal with your mother and Mister Jeremy while it's still