The Day I Kissed An Older Man

From that day on, Melody made it a daily routine to bring meals to Cedric and Beatrice, trying to make up for her kitchen mishap.

As Cedric and Beatrice's health improved, the doctor eventually allowed them to leave the hospital.

Lucas took a break from his work to fetch Cedric and Beatrice from the hospital.

"Grandma, be careful!" Melody assisted Beatrice, helping her settle in the back seat before doing the same for Cedric.

There was no driver, and Lucas took the wheel himself. With Cedric and Beatrice in the back seat, Melody had no choice but to sit in the front passenger seat.

Beatrice observed Lucas and Melody's seemingly harmonious interaction and felt genuinely pleased.

"Have you both been enjoying your time at home these past few days?" she asked them.

She had worried a lot about Lucas's marriage before, but everything went seemingly smoothly. In fact, Melody had been alone at home for most of the time as Lucas had stayed out for most of the time. Lucas seemed uninterested in engaging in conversation, so Melody quickly took on the role of a dutiful wife, smiling as she replied, "We're doing well, Grandma. Don't worry."

Beatrice's smile grew even more affectionate. "Melody, I can finally rest easy now that you're taking care of Lucas. Since you two are married, have you considered having children? Your grandpa and I can't wait to hold another great-grandchild in

on earth am I supposed to respond to that?' Melody was stumped by the question. She shot a pleading look toward Lucas, silently hoping for

Lucas replied calmly. His gaze remained fixed straight ahead as if discussing something as mundane as the

plan on having kids? Melody, don't listen

Grandma. We'll...do our best!" replied Melody with an awkward laugh. She blushed as

she knew there would not be anything intimate between her and Lucas, she still felt shy about

his hand. "See, I told you finding

agreeing

drove smoothly throughout the journey, and they quickly arrived back

thoughtfully helped Cedric and Beatrice back to their room, where the servants prepared