The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Dad, I'm clueless about the drama in the entertainment industry. Whoever Wendy may have offended, that's her own business! It has nothing to do with me."

Ethan never expected Melody to be so rebellious. "How dare you speak to your father like this! If you didn't want to help Wendy in the first place, why did you agree to go on a date with Mister William? I've had enough of this. Tomorrow, you're coming with us to visit Mister William. You better help Wendy clear up whatever misunderstanding happened that day!"

Melody felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness. It was a matter so easy to understand, yet no matter how she explained it, Ethan and Helen would always blindly believe Wendy.

From Ethan's tone, she could tell that Wendy wrangled herself out of blame by twisting the events of that day again.

Melody took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes. She felt it was time to make a decisive break.

When Melody opened her eyes again, her gaze was remarkably firm. "Dad, Wendy's issues are hers to deal with. I never promised to go on a date with Mister William for her sake, so I won't be doing any explaining for her."

Ethan to say anything, she immediately hung up on

her father so bravely. Perhaps it was the assurance that she did not have to worry about being kicked out and finding a place to stay that gave her the

to organize her things. She had not moved much into the guest room before. After all, she knew that she would

a headache when

really got to hand it to them for their persistence. After all, it had

your breath. I'm not going!" said Melody as soon as she answered the call. She certainly did

been fair to you, and I overlook you sometimes..." said Helen in a softer

and her tone similarly softened in response. "Mom, what...

of Wendy more, and sometimes, it might've been tough on you. But... Melody, I had no other