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..."

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 blind eye to the things your husband

that your husband inflicted on him in the past will just be erased. As far as I

kidnapped one of my sons. The suffering they endured was even greater than anything. These are facts, and I cannot let your husband off the hook just because you're my mother's best friend. I won't let my husband swallow all this for

and she could not deny the harm that her husband had

you'll give him a chance to make it up to

retorted bluntly. "Sorry. I

her, she might have forgiven Adam for Melinda's sake, but she could not impose such moral expectations on Corinne after the intense hardship Corinne had endured. She felt sorry for Melinda, but at the same time, she could not bring herself to

Enjoy your meal with your mother and Mister Jeremy while it's still warm. It won't taste