The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Ethan never truly loved Helen. He married her simply to have a wife who could take care of the household. Of course, there were many capable women like Helen out there. Thus, Helen could not shake the nagging fear that Ethan might cast her aside one day. She chose to sacrifice Melody to solidify her position as Missus Sander.

"What do you want me to do?" Melody knew her mother would not bother her without a good reason. There had to be a purpose behind the phone call.

Helen sighed. "Could you please go with Wendy to meet Mister William? It's a brief meeting, just to clear things up. Once that's sorted, I promise I won't trouble you anymore." Melody was not at all surprised that this was about Wendy. Again.

"Fine, but this is the last time," Melody replied before hanging up. She knew Helen might be putting on a show, yet she chose to help one more time.

After all, this was Melody's final favor for Helen as her daughter. She would have nothing to do with her from then on.

That night, Wendy texted her the time and place for the next day. It was clear this matter had a big impact on her as she was eager to get it over with.

Instead of replying to the message, Melody went to deliver milk to Cedric and Beatrice. When she came out of their room, she happened to run into Lucas, who was about to return to his room.

delivered some milk to Grandpa and

nod and opened the door to their room. Melody

as they were in the same room. "I just

bed," said Lucas. Then, he laid down on the bed himself. "It's not like we haven't slept in the

awkward at

"It's okay, really..."

room check tonight. Don't worry, I have no interest in doing the deed with you," Lucas

bit her lip speechlessly. She reluctantly approached the bed and

was a noticeable distance between them. Melody closed her eyes and nestled closer to the edge to avoid any contact with